US Bridges

Irvington Road over I 19

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · Irvington Road · Structure no. 01123

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,552
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvington Road over I 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irvington Road over I 19 in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 5 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 20,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,562 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIrvington Road
CrossesI 19
LocationIrvington Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1633, -110.986
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 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 width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,552 (2022)
Projected traffic20,562 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Irvington Road over I 19 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Irvington 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 Irvington Road over I 19 carry?

About 20,552 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irvington 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 82 ft wide.

Who owns Irvington Road over I 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.