US Bridges

I 19; NB over Dry Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 5.1 MI South JCT I 19 · Structure no. 01247

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,682
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; NB over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 19; NB over Dry Wash 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 28,682 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,692 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19; NB
CrossesDry Wash
Location5.1 MI South JCT I 19
RouteInterstate 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1196, -110.9888
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,682 (2022)
Projected traffic28,692 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is I 19; NB over Dry 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 September 2023.

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

About 28,682 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 19; NB over Dry Wash?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; NB over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.