US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mill Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 053 MI E Blue River · Structure no. 0P261 015 04634

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mill Creek 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 2,394 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesMill Creek
Location053 MI E Blue River
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.17028, -122.24254
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,394 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 015) over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,394 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.