US Bridges

Or 38 (hwy 045) over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 06.55 MI E Drain · Structure no. 07470B045 05695

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,275
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over I-5 (hwy 001) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 38 (hwy 045)
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location06.55 MI E Drain
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.70852, -123.21731
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,275 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 38 (hwy 045) over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over I-5 (hwy 001) 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 I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 4,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.