US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 19 over Sells Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.5 KM South of Az HWY 86 · Structure no. 00000000000H627

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 19 over Sells Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 19 over Sells Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 19
CrossesSells Wash
Location0.5 KM South of Az HWY 86
RouteFederal Lands Road 19
StateArizona
Coordinates31.91653, -111.88919
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2023)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sells Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 19 over Sells 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 Sells Wash carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 19 over Sells Wash?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 19 over Sells Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.