US Bridges

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Burchard Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 04.6 MI E of Scottsburg · Structure no. 22430 045 02150

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,803
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Burchard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Burchard Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,803 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 38 (hwy 045)
CrossesBurchard Creek
Location04.6 MI E of Scottsburg
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.65798, -123.76296
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,803 (2022)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Burchard Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Burchard 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 Burchard Creek carry?

About 3,803 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Burchard Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Burchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.