US Bridges

I 19; NB over Anaconda Pipeline

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.6 MI N JCT Nogales HWY · Structure no. 01568

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; NB over Anaconda Pipeline is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 19; NB over Anaconda Pipeline in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,137 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,147 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 19; NB
CrossesAnaconda Pipeline
Location0.6 MI N JCT Nogales HWY
RouteInterstate 19
StateArizona
Coordinates31.91331, -110.98567
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,137 (2021)
Projected traffic21,147 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 19; NB over Anaconda Pipeline built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 19; NB over Anaconda Pipeline in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I 19; NB over Anaconda Pipeline carry?

About 21,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 19; NB over Anaconda Pipeline?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; NB over Anaconda Pipeline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.