US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Cr. (picture Gorge)

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Oregon · 0.01 Mi. N. Jct. US 26 · Structure no. 02734A005 12412

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Cr. (picture Gorge) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Cr. (picture Gorge) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 84 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 6 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesRock Cr. (picture Gorge)
Location0.01 Mi. N. Jct. US 26
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.52804, -119.63374
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2022)
Projected traffic860 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 Rock Cr. (picture Gorge) built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Cr. (picture Gorge) 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 Rock Cr. (picture Gorge) carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Cr. (picture Gorge)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Or 19 (hwy 005) over Rock Cr. (picture Gorge)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.