US Bridges

S.H. 3W over S.H. 19 WB under

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · JCT SH 3W & SH19 · Structure no. 170140000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3W over S.H. 19 WB under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3W over S.H. 19 WB under in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 58 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 3W
CrossesS.H. 19 WB under
LocationJCT SH 3W & SH19
RouteState Highway 3W
Coordinates34.78587, -96.72549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,560 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3W over S.H. 19 WB under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is S.H. 3W over S.H. 19 WB under 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3W over S.H. 19 WB under carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3W over S.H. 19 WB under?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3W over S.H. 19 WB under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.