US Bridges

I 19; W FR RD over Old Junction Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 23.0 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 00361

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; W FR RD over Old Junction Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying I 19; W FR RD over Old Junction Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 93 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 2,037 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,047 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19; W FR RD
CrossesOld Junction Wash
Location23.0 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.7351, -111.0556
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,037 (2021)
Projected traffic2,047 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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; W FR RD over Old Junction Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is I 19; W FR RD over Old Junction 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 19; W FR RD over Old Junction Wash carry?

About 2,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 19; W FR RD over Old Junction Wash?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; W FR RD over Old Junction Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.