US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over W Fork Coyote Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.4 MI W JCT HWY 200 · Structure no. 17410 062 04889

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,188
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over W Fork Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over W Fork Coyote Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,188 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesW Fork Coyote Creek
Location00.4 MI W JCT HWY 200
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05271, -123.30975
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 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 width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,188 (2022)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 W Fork Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 62) over W Fork Coyote 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 62) over W Fork Coyote Creek carry?

About 14,188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 62) over W Fork Coyote Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 62) over W Fork Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.