US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 215) over Scott Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 047 MI S Lane Linn CO LN · Structure no. 09846 215 01776

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 215) over Scott Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 126 (hwy 215) over Scott Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,701 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 215)
CrossesScott Creek
Location047 MI S Lane Linn CO LN
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.1973, -122.0396
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 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 closed43.5 mi (70 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 Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 215) over Scott 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 Scott Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.