US Bridges

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Corp

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 06.15 MI E Drain · Structure no. 07471A045 05655

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

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Corp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Corp 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 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 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesOr 38 (hwy 045)
CrossesCorp
Location06.15 MI E Drain
RouteState Highway 38
StateOregon
Coordinates43.70751, -123.22475
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 38 (hwy 045) over Corp built?

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

What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Corp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 38 (hwy 045) over Corp carry?

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

How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Corp?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Corp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.