US Bridges

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Hardscrabble CR

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 041 MI W Drain · Structure no. 20586 045 04750

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,266
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Hardscrabble CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Hardscrabble CR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,266 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 38 (hwy 045)
CrossesHardscrabble CR
Location041 MI W Drain
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.66542, -123.36922
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,266 (2022)
Projected traffic3,700 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 Hardscrabble CR built?

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

What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Hardscrabble CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 38 (hwy 045) over Hardscrabble CR carry?

About 3,266 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Hardscrabble CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Hardscrabble CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.