US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Harper Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 19.6 MI NW Grant CO Line · Structure no. 02233A005 08517

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Harper Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Harper Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 92.6 mi (149 km).

CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesHarper Creek
Location19.6 MI NW Grant CO Line
RouteState Highway 19
StateOregon
Coordinates44.82006, -119.88263
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed92.6 mi (149 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 Harper Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Harper Creek 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 Harper Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Harper Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 19 (hwy 005) over Harper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.