US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Or 99 (01W) NB & UPRR

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.2 MI W Eugene Ecl · Structure no. E6099C015 00009

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
692 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,725
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Or 99 (01W) NB & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Or 99 (01W) NB & UPRR in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5,725 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,150 by 2042. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)EB
CrossesOr 99 (01W) NB & UPRR
Location00.2 MI W Eugene Ecl
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04383, -123.05214
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,725 (2022)
Projected traffic7,150 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Or 99 (01W) NB & UPRR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Or 99 (01W) NB & UPRR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Or 99 (01W) NB & UPRR carry?

About 5,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Or 99 (01W) NB & UPRR?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015)EB over Or 99 (01W) NB & UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.