US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek

Good

Gilliam County, Oregon · In Arlington · Structure no. 09168 005 00056

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek in Gilliam County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesChina Creek
LocationIn Arlington
RouteState Highway 19
StateOregon
Coordinates45.717, -120.20133
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 19 (hwy 005) over China 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.