US Bridges

Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River

Good

Lake County, Oregon · 109 MI S Paisley · Structure no. 18787 019 10927

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 31 (hwy 019) over Chewaucan River in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 31 (hwy 019)
CrossesChewaucan River
Location109 MI S Paisley
RouteState Highway 31
CountyLake County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.6028, -120.40984
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 551 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

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

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.