Or 126 (hwy 215) over Mckenzie River
FairLinn County, Oregon · 04.6 MI S HWY 16 JCT · Structure no. 09473 215 00464
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,651
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 126 (hwy 215) over Mckenzie River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 126 (hwy 215) over Mckenzie River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 126 (hwy 215) over Mckenzie River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Or 126 (hwy 215) over Mckenzie 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 2024.
How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 215) over Mckenzie River carry?
About 1,651 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Or 126 (hwy 215) over Mckenzie River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Or 126 (hwy 215) over Mckenzie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.