US Bridges

SR-19 over Oklawaha River

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · SR-19 / Oklawaha River · Structure no. 760035

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,386 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-19 over Oklawaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-19 over Oklawaha River in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2045. The structure is 1,386 ft (422.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-19
CrossesOklawaha River
LocationSR-19 / Oklawaha River
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.47889, -81.74028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,386 ft (422.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,634 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-19 over Oklawaha River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-19 over Oklawaha River 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 Oklawaha River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-19 over Oklawaha River?

The structure is 1,386 ft (422.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-19 over Oklawaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.