Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek
Gilliam County, Oregon · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek in Gilliam County, Oregon, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,331 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 35 inventoried bridges in Gilliam County rated good (45.7%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
View this bridge on a map → (45.717, -120.20133)
Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 68 ft |
| Location | In Arlington |
| NBI structure number | 09168 005 00056 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gilliam County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Blalock Canyon Rd | 1964 | 14,269 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over John Day River | 1963 | 14,253 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Arlington Viaduct | 1964 | 14,069 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Willow Creek West | 1954 | 7,076 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Willow Creek EB | 1965 | 7,076 | Fair |
| Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek | 1995 | 991 | Good |
All bridges nearby: Gilliam County, OR bridge conditions · every bridge in Gilliam County · Oregon bridges.
Background: how bridge ratings work · what "poor" and "structurally deficient" actually mean · how often bridges are inspected.