US Bridges

I 19; Efr over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 9.2 MI S CO Bdry · Structure no. 04697

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; Efr over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 19; Efr over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Arizona 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI 19; Efr
CrossesWash
Location9.2 MI S CO Bdry
RouteState Highway 19
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 I 19; Efr over Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 19; Efr over Wash 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 19; Efr over Wash carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 19; Efr over Wash?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; Efr over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.