US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 2.7 MI E Leaburg Po · Structure no. 18518 015 02259

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,079 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesEugene Water Board Canal
Location2.7 MI E Leaburg Po
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.12424, -122.63101
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,079 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 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 Eugene Water Board Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal 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 Eugene Water Board Canal carry?

About 5,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.