Or 38 (hwy 045) over Sand Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 03.3 MI E Drain · Structure no. 00444B045 05368
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,370
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 38 (hwy 045) over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Sand Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,370 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 38 (hwy 045) over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Sand Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Or 38 (hwy 045) over Sand Creek carry?
About 5,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Sand Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.