US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Montgomery Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 02.9 MI E Leaburg · Structure no. 18333 015 02279

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Montgomery Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Montgomery Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,010 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location02.9 MI E Leaburg
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.1257, -122.62745
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,010 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 4,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.