US Bridges

Or 138 (hwy 138) over Toketee Point Viaduct

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 58.5 MI E of or 99 JCT · Structure no. 16862 073 05751

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 138 (hwy 138) over Toketee Point Viaduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 138 (hwy 138) over Toketee Point Viaduct in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesOr 138 (hwy 138)
CrossesToketee Point Viaduct
Location58.5 MI E of or 99 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 138
StateOregon
Coordinates43.26262, -122.43449
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesOther
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 Toketee Point Viaduct built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 138 (hwy 138) over Toketee Point Viaduct 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 138 (hwy 138) over Toketee Point Viaduct carry?

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

How long is Or 138 (hwy 138) over Toketee Point Viaduct?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Or 138 (hwy 138) over Toketee Point Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.