US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Siuslaw River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 052 MI W Walton · Structure no. 21234 062 02648

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Siuslaw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Siuslaw River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,752 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesSiuslaw River
Location052 MI W Walton
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.00211, -123.65595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,752 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Siuslaw River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 62) over Siuslaw River 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 May 2023.

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

About 4,752 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.