US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over Mckenzie Oflow

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 04.7 MI E HWY 001 JCT · Structure no. 09563W227 00820

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,026
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over Mckenzie Oflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over Mckenzie Oflow 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,026 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 227)WB
CrossesMckenzie Oflow
Location04.7 MI E HWY 001 JCT
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05983, -122.95616
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,026 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over Mckenzie Oflow built?

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

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over Mckenzie Oflow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over Mckenzie Oflow carry?

About 12,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over Mckenzie Oflow?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 227)WB over Mckenzie Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.