US Bridges

Or 31 (hwy 019) over Paulina Marsh

Fair

Lake County, Oregon · 060 M East of Silver Lake · Structure no. 01552A019 05296

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
486
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 31 (hwy 019) over Paulina Marsh is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 31 (hwy 019) over Paulina Marsh in Lake 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 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOr 31 (hwy 019)
CrossesPaulina Marsh
Location060 M East of Silver Lake
RouteState Highway 31
CountyLake County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.12968, -120.93937
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Paulina Marsh built?

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

What condition is Or 31 (hwy 019) over Paulina Marsh 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 Paulina Marsh carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Or 31 (hwy 019) over Paulina Marsh?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 31 (hwy 019) over Paulina Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.