Or 38 (hwy 045) over Luder Creek
GoodDouglas County, Oregon · 051 MI W Scottsburg · Structure no. 22314 045 01179
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,979
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 38 (hwy 045) over Luder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Luder Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,979 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 38 (hwy 045) over Luder Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Luder Creek 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 Luder Creek carry?
About 3,979 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Luder Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Luder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.