US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Branson Creek

Fair

Grant County, Oregon · 7.8 MI SE Wheeler CO Line · Structure no. 00240C005 11254

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Branson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Branson Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesBranson Creek
Location7.8 MI SE Wheeler CO Line
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.66989, -119.65165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 Branson Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Branson 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 May 2024.

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

About 251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.