US Bridges

SB 19 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.7 MI N JCT SR 82 · Structure no. 04691

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB 19 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SB 19 over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 76 years old, older than the Arizona 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 11,230 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,240 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSB 19
CrossesWash
Location1.7 MI N JCT SR 82
RouteState Highway 19
StateArizona
Coordinates31.35803, -110.93033
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,230 (2023)
Projected traffic11,240 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB 19 over Wash built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SB 19 over Wash 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SB 19 over Wash carry?

About 11,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SB 19 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SB 19 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.