US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over N Fork John Day River

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Oregon · 0.3 MI S HWY 402 JCT · Structure no. 02398 005 10560

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over N Fork John Day River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over N Fork John Day River in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesN Fork John Day River
Location0.3 MI S HWY 402 JCT
RouteState Highway 19
StateOregon
Coordinates44.75599, -119.63894
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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 N Fork John Day River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Or 19 (hwy 005) over N Fork John Day River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 19 (hwy 005) over N Fork John Day River carry?

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

How long is Or 19 (hwy 005) over N Fork John Day River?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Or 19 (hwy 005) over N Fork John Day River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.