US Bridges

Or 138 (hwy 138) over N Umpqua R (marsters Br)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 49.7 MI E of HWY 99 · Structure no. 02492 073 04967

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 138 (hwy 138) over N Umpqua R (marsters Br) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 138 (hwy 138) over N Umpqua R (marsters Br) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, 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 5 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesOr 138 (hwy 138)
CrossesN Umpqua R (marsters Br)
Location49.7 MI E of HWY 99
RouteU.S. Route 138
StateOregon
Coordinates43.29085, -122.56534
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2022)
Projected traffic590 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 138 (hwy 138) over N Umpqua R (marsters Br) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 138 (hwy 138) over N Umpqua R (marsters Br) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 138 (hwy 138) over N Umpqua R (marsters Br) carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Or 138 (hwy 138) over N Umpqua R (marsters Br)?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 138 (hwy 138) over N Umpqua R (marsters Br)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.