US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Bear Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 049 MI E Vida · Structure no. 19019 015 03130

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,712
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Bear Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,712 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesBear Creek
Location049 MI E Vida
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.13294, -122.48303
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,712 (2022)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

About 3,712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.