Or 238 (hwy 272) over Williams Creek
GoodJosephine County, Oregon · 00.7 MI N Jose.-Jacks. Cl · Structure no. 18066 272 01304
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,030
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 238 (hwy 272) over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 238 (hwy 272) over Williams Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,030 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 238 (hwy 272) over Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Williams 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Or 238 (hwy 272) over Williams Creek carry?
About 4,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Williams Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Or 238 (hwy 272) over Williams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.