US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Bologna Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 2.2 MI NW JCT HWY 402 · Structure no. 04988A005 10305

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Bologna Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Bologna Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87.6 mi (141 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesBologna Creek
Location2.2 MI NW JCT HWY 402
RouteState Highway 19
CountyWheeler County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.77692, -119.67825
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87.6 mi (141 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 Bologna Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

About 251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.