US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Willamette River (eb)

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · Springfield W C Lmts · Structure no. 08051 015 00134

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
766 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,787
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Willamette River (eb) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Willamette River (eb) in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2042. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)EB
CrossesWillamette River (eb)
LocationSpringfield W C Lmts
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04513, -123.0273
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,787 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Willamette River (eb) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Willamette River (eb) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Willamette River (eb) carry?

About 11,787 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Willamette River (eb)?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Willamette River (eb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.