US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 011 MI W of HWY 200 JCT · Structure no. 16200 062 04673

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,068 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesLong Tom River
Location011 MI W of HWY 200 JCT
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0518, -123.3721
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,068 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 1988, making it 37 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 8,068 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.