US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Juniper Canyon

Good

Gilliam County, Oregon · 18.1 MI S Arlington · Structure no. 00795A005 01916

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Juniper Canyon is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Juniper Canyon in Gilliam County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesJuniper Canyon
Location18.1 MI S Arlington
RouteState Highway 19
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4735, -120.1963
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 19 (hwy 005) over Juniper Canyon built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Juniper Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Or 19 (hwy 005) over Juniper Canyon carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Juniper Canyon?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 19 (hwy 005) over Juniper Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.