US Bridges

S.H. 19 over UP R.R. under

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI W US81 · Structure no. 256850000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over UP R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 19 over UP R.R. under in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesUP R.R. under
Location0.5 MI W US81
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates34.99333, -97.92799
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 19 over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over UP R.R. under 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 19 over UP R.R. under carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.