US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 046 MI W Walton · Structure no. 08555 062 02789

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,758
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Wildcat Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,758 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location046 MI W Walton
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.99816, -123.63311
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,758 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 62) over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 62) over Wildcat Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 62) over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 4,758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 62) over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 62) over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.