US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over HWY 227 Conn #3

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.2 MI E HWY 1 JCT · Structure no. 08689F227 00365

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over HWY 227 Conn #3 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over HWY 227 Conn #3 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 37,490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,300 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 227)WB
CrossesHWY 227 Conn #3
Location00.2 MI E HWY 1 JCT
RouteInterstate 105
StateOregon
Coordinates44.06368, -123.04616
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,490 (2022)
Projected traffic41,300 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over HWY 227 Conn #3 built?

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

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over HWY 227 Conn #3 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over HWY 227 Conn #3 carry?

About 37,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over HWY 227 Conn #3?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over HWY 227 Conn #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.