US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 215) over Lost Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 062 MI S Lane Linn CO LN · Structure no. 09474 215 01920

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 215) over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 215) over Lost Creek 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 1,701 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 215)
CrossesLost Creek
Location062 MI S Lane Linn CO LN
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.18755, -122.06212
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,701 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 215) over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 215) over Lost 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 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 215) over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 215) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 215) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.