Or 46 (hwy 038) over Lake Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · 01.4 W of Oregon Caves · Structure no. 18141 038 01817
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 46 (hwy 038) over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 46 (hwy 038) over Lake Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 46 (hwy 038) over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 46 (hwy 038) over Lake 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Or 46 (hwy 038) over Lake Creek carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Or 46 (hwy 038) over Lake Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Or 46 (hwy 038) over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.