US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Walker Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 011 MI W Walton · Structure no. 08940 062 03156

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Walker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Walker Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesWalker Creek
Location011 MI W Walton
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0287, -123.6058
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.3 mi (52 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 62) over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 62) over Walker 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 Walker Creek carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.