US Bridges

I 19; NB over Esperanza Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 7.3 MI S of JCT B19 · Structure no. 00397

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; NB over Esperanza Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 19; NB over Esperanza Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 12,860 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,870 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 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; NB
CrossesEsperanza Wash
Location7.3 MI S of JCT B19
RouteInterstate 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.804, -111.0135
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,860 (2021)
Projected traffic12,870 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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; NB over Esperanza Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 19; NB over Esperanza 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 19; NB over Esperanza Wash carry?

About 12,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 19; NB over Esperanza Wash?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; NB over Esperanza Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.