US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Washita River

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · 1 NW Garvin C/L · Structure no. 306330000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
544 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Washita River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 19 over Washita River in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesWashita River
Location1 NW Garvin C/L
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.86, -97.68389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 S.H. 19 over Washita River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over Washita River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 19 over Washita River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over Washita River?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Washita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.