US Bridges

SR-19 over Cross Fla. Barge Canal

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 9.6 Mi. S. of SR-20 · Structure no. 760002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,673 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-19 over Cross Fla. Barge Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-19 over Cross Fla. Barge Canal in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2045. The structure is 2,673 ft (814.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-19
CrossesCross Fla. Barge Canal
Location9.6 Mi. S. of SR-20
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.53413, -81.75619
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,673 ft (814.7 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,634 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-19 over Cross Fla. Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-19 over Cross Fla. Barge Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-19 over Cross Fla. Barge Canal carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-19 over Cross Fla. Barge Canal?

The structure is 2,673 ft (814.7 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-19 over Cross Fla. Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.