US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over North Fork Siuslaw River

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 007 MI E Florence · Structure no. 20153 062 00117

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
638 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,426
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over North Fork Siuslaw River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over North Fork Siuslaw River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,426 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesNorth Fork Siuslaw River
Location007 MI E Florence
RouteU.S. Route 126
StateOregon
Coordinates43.97697, -124.08079
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,426 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 North Fork Siuslaw River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 62) over North Fork Siuslaw River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 62) over North Fork Siuslaw River carry?

About 6,426 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 62) over North Fork Siuslaw River?

The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 62) over North Fork Siuslaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.