Or 38 (hwy 045) over Wells Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 022 MI E Scottsburg · Structure no. 18965 045 01905
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,988
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 38 (hwy 045) over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Wells Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,988 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 38 (hwy 045) over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Wells 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Or 38 (hwy 045) over Wells Creek carry?
About 3,988 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Wells Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.