US Bridges

IRR I 19; SB over San Xavier Mission Road

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 6.2 MI South of JCT I-10 · Structure no. 01246

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,206
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I 19; SB over San Xavier Mission Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR I 19; SB over San Xavier Mission Road in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 23,206 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,216 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIRR I 19; SB
CrossesSan Xavier Mission Road
Location6.2 MI South of JCT I-10
RouteInterstate 19
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1065, -110.993
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,206 (2021)
Projected traffic23,216 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR I 19; SB over San Xavier Mission Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR I 19; SB over San Xavier Mission Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR I 19; SB over San Xavier Mission Road carry?

About 23,206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IRR I 19; SB over San Xavier Mission Road?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I 19; SB over San Xavier Mission Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.