US Bridges

Or 238 (hwy 272) over Corp

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · .5 M N of Mcandrews RD · Structure no. 18525 272 03826

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 238 (hwy 272) over Corp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 238 (hwy 272) over Corp in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,040 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 238 (hwy 272)
CrossesCorp
Location.5 M N of Mcandrews RD
RouteState Highway 238
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.3425, -122.8892
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,040 (2022)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 238 (hwy 272) over Corp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Corp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Or 238 (hwy 272) over Corp carry?

About 16,040 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Corp?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Or 238 (hwy 272) over Corp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.