US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River Overflow

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 016 MI W of JCT HWY 200 · Structure no. 16649 062 04628

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 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 Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Long Tom River Overflow 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,068 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesLong Tom River Overflow
Location016 MI W of JCT HWY 200
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0513, -123.3811
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 Overflow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.