US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Irrigation Canal

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 3.7 MI W U.S. 183 · Structure no. 193260000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 19 over Irrigation Canal in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location3.7 MI W U.S. 183
RouteState Highway 19
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.85599, -99.07957
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic496 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 19 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over Irrigation Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 19 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.