US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 227) over 5th Street

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 01.5 MI E HWY 1 JCT · Structure no. 09208 227 00500

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

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 227) over 5th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 227) over 5th Street 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 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 62,257 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,400 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 227)
Crosses5th Street
Location01.5 MI E HWY 1 JCT
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.06115, -123.0194
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 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$769,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 227) over 5th Street built?

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

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 227) over 5th 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) over 5th Street carry?

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

How long is Or 126 (hwy 227) over 5th Street?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 227) over 5th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.