US Bridges

I 19; SB over El Toro RD & RR

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 2.6 MI N of JCT B 19 · Structure no. 01573

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,315
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; SB over El Toro RD & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 19; SB over El Toro RD & RR in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 21,315 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,325 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 19; SB
CrossesEl Toro RD & RR
Location2.6 MI N of JCT B 19
RouteInterstate 19
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9428, -110.987
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,315 (2022)
Projected traffic21,325 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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; SB over El Toro RD & RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I 19; SB over El Toro RD & RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 19; SB over El Toro RD & RR carry?

About 21,315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 19; SB over El Toro RD & RR?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; SB over El Toro RD & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.