US Bridges

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk Creek 4th Xing

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 041 MI E Elkton · Structure no. 20585 045 03997

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

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk Creek 4th Xing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk Creek 4th 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 222 ft (67.7 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 Creek 4th Xing
Location041 MI E Elkton
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.65657, -123.50643
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 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 Creek 4th Xing built?

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

What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk Creek 4th 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 Creek 4th 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 Creek 4th Xing?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Elk Creek 4th Xing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.