Or 38 (hwy 045) over Paradise Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 076 MI W Elkton · Structure no. 01697 045 02828
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,554
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 38 (hwy 045) over Paradise Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Paradise Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 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 3,554 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Paradise Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Paradise 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 Paradise Creek carry?
About 3,554 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Paradise Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Paradise Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.