Helmet Peak RD over I 19
FairPima County, Arizona · 3.6 MI N of JCT B 19 · Structure no. 01356
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,001
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helmet Peak RD over I 19 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Helmet Peak RD over I 19 in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 36,001 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,011 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helmet Peak RD over I 19 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Helmet Peak RD 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Helmet Peak RD over I 19 carry?
About 36,001 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Helmet Peak RD over I 19?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Helmet Peak RD over I 19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.