US Bridges

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Grabb Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · HWY 045 MP 25.10 · Structure no. 22431 045 02510

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

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Grabb Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Grabb 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 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 3,803 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOr 38 (hwy 045)
CrossesGrabb Creek
LocationHWY 045 MP 25.10
RouteState Highway 38
StateOregon
Coordinates43.66925, -123.69536
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 structure3
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 Grabb Creek built?

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

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

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

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.