US Bridges

HWY 62 R/W Road over Patterson Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 021 MI E of Florence · Structure no. 06688A062 00331

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 62 R/W Road over Patterson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 62 R/W Road over Patterson Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY 62 R/W Road
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location021 MI E of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates43.9869, -124.0419
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2010)
Projected traffic43 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 62 R/W Road over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 62 R/W Road over Patterson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 62 R/W Road over Patterson Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 62 R/W Road over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 62 R/W Road over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.