US Bridges

Or 138 (hwy 138) over Fish Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 55.5 MI E of HWY 99 · Structure no. 16860 073 05545

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 138 (hwy 138) over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 138 (hwy 138) over Fish Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2042. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 138 (hwy 138)
CrossesFish Creek
Location55.5 MI E of HWY 99
RouteU.S. Route 138
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.28577, -122.47083
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 138 (hwy 138) over Fish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 138 (hwy 138) over Fish Creek carry?

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

How long is Or 138 (hwy 138) over Fish Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 138 (hwy 138) over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.