Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 2nd Xing
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 029 MI E Elkton · Structure no. 20583 045 03876
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,246
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 2nd Xing is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 2nd Xing in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,246 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 2nd Xing built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 2nd Xing 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 Elk CR 2nd Xing carry?
About 3,246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 2nd Xing?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 2nd Xing?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.