US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 19 over Fresnal Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 11.5 KM S of Az HWY 86 · Structure no. 00000000000H616

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 19 over Fresnal Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 19 over Fresnal Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 19
CrossesFresnal Wash
Location11.5 KM S of Az HWY 86
RouteFederal Lands Road 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.83008, -111.83758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 19 over Fresnal Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 19 over Fresnal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 19 over Fresnal Wash carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 19 over Fresnal Wash?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 19 over Fresnal Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.