US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over 42nd Street

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 04.0 MI E HWY 001 JCT · Structure no. 09067W227 00752

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
443 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over 42nd Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over 42nd Street in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 16,117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,300 by 2042. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 227)WB
Crosses42nd Street
Location04.0 MI E HWY 001 JCT
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05985, -122.96944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,117 (2022)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over 42nd Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over 42nd Street 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 42nd Street carry?

About 16,117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over 42nd Street?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over 42nd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.