US Bridges

Drexel Road over I 19

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 3.1 MI S JCT I-10 · Structure no. 01120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drexel Road over I 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drexel Road over I 19 in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDrexel Road
CrossesI 19
Location3.1 MI S JCT I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1486, -110.9871
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,990 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Drexel Road over I 19 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drexel Road over I 19 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Drexel Road over I 19 carry?

About 10,990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Drexel Road over I 19?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Drexel Road over I 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.