US Bridges

Franklin Ave. over 38th ST

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · West Side City of Astoria · Structure no. 21164 000 00000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Ave. over 38th ST is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Franklin Ave. over 38th ST in Clatsop 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 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2025. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Ave.
Crosses38th ST
LocationWest Side City of Astoria
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates46.19142, -123.79995
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2020)
Projected traffic877 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Ave. over 38th ST built?

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

What condition is Franklin Ave. over 38th ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Ave. over 38th ST carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Ave. over 38th ST?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Ave. over 38th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.