US Bridges

SR-19 over Oklawaha - N. Channel

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 12.9 Mi. S. of SR-20 · Structure no. 760036

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

About this bridge

SR-19 over Oklawaha - N. Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-19 over Oklawaha - N. Channel 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2045. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-19
CrossesOklawaha - N. Channel
Location12.9 Mi. S. of SR-20
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.48388, -81.74176
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 SR-19 over Oklawaha - N. Channel built?

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

What condition is SR-19 over Oklawaha - N. Channel 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 SR-19 over Oklawaha - N. Channel carry?

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

How long is SR-19 over Oklawaha - N. Channel?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-19 over Oklawaha - N. Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.