US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 227) over HWY 228 Cons 1 & 2

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 01.2 MI E HWY 1 JCT · Structure no. 08844 227 00469

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
62,257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 227) over HWY 228 Cons 1 & 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 227) over HWY 228 Cons 1 & 2 in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 62,257 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,400 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 227)
CrossesHWY 228 Cons 1 & 2
Location01.2 MI E HWY 1 JCT
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.06114, -123.02565
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,257 (2022)
Projected traffic70,400 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 227) over HWY 228 Cons 1 & 2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 227) over HWY 228 Cons 1 & 2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 227) over HWY 228 Cons 1 & 2 carry?

About 62,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 227) over HWY 228 Cons 1 & 2?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 227) over HWY 228 Cons 1 & 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.