US Bridges

Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River Paisley

Fair

Lake County, Oregon · 002 MI N Paisley · Structure no. 00572A019 09823

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River Paisley is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River Paisley in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 31 (hwy 019)
CrossesChewaucan River Paisley
Location002 MI N Paisley
RouteState Highway 31
CountyLake County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.69586, -120.54603
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River Paisley built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River Paisley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River Paisley carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River Paisley?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River Paisley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.