US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Dry Gulch

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 7.9 Mi. N. Jct. US RTE 26 · Structure no. 03495A005 11625

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Dry Gulch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Dry Gulch in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesDry Gulch
Location7.9 Mi. N. Jct. US RTE 26
RouteState Highway 10019
StateOregon
Coordinates44.62791, -119.64021
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2022)
Projected traffic380 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 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 Dry Gulch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Or 19 (hwy 005) over Dry Gulch carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Dry Gulch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 19 (hwy 005) over Dry Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.