US Bridges

I 19; E FR RD over Tinaja Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 23.3 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 01750

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; E FR RD over Tinaja Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 19; E FR RD over Tinaja Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,037 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,047 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19; E FR RD
CrossesTinaja Wash
Location23.3 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.7396, -111.0496
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,037 (2021)
Projected traffic2,047 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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; E FR RD over Tinaja Wash built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 19; E FR RD over Tinaja 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 19; E FR RD over Tinaja Wash carry?

About 2,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 19; E FR RD over Tinaja Wash?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; E FR RD over Tinaja Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.