US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Creek (olex)

Good

Gilliam County, Oregon · 16.0 MI South Arlington · Structure no. 19893 005 01703

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Creek (olex) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Creek (olex) in Gilliam County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 294 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesRock Creek (olex)
Location16.0 MI South Arlington
RouteState Highway 19
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50044, -120.17626
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (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 Rock Creek (olex) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Creek (olex) 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 Rock Creek (olex) carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

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

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Creek (olex)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.