US Bridges

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Umpqua River@ Scottsburg

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 00.5 MI W Scottsburg · Structure no. 22627 045 01643

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,993
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Umpqua River@ Scottsburg is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Umpqua River@ Scottsburg in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,993 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesOr 38 (hwy 045)
CrossesUmpqua River@ Scottsburg
Location00.5 MI W Scottsburg
RouteState Highway 38
StateOregon
Coordinates43.65415, -123.82504
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,280 ft (390.1 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,993 (2022)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 38 (hwy 045) over Umpqua River@ Scottsburg built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Umpqua River@ Scottsburg 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Or 38 (hwy 045) over Umpqua River@ Scottsburg carry?

About 3,993 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Umpqua River@ Scottsburg?

The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Umpqua River@ Scottsburg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.