US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · East of Noti · Structure no. 15443 062 04212

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,446
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,446 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesLong Tom River
LocationEast of Noti
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.06027, -123.43706
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,446 (2022)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 62) over Long Tom River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River carry?

About 6,446 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.