US Bridges

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 3rd Xing

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 038 MI E Elkton · Structure no. 20584 045 03964

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,516
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 3rd Xing is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 3rd 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 2,516 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 38 (hwy 045)
CrossesElk CR 3rd Xing
Location038 MI E Elkton
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.65355, -123.51112
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length321 ft (97.7 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,516 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 3rd Xing built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 3rd 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 3rd Xing carry?

About 2,516 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 3rd Xing?

The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk CR 3rd Xing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.