US Bridges

I 19; SB over Esperanza Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 7.3 MI S JCT B 19 · Structure no. 01751

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,513
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; SB over Esperanza Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 19; SB over Esperanza Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,513 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,523 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19; SB
CrossesEsperanza Wash
Location7.3 MI S JCT B 19
RouteInterstate 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.8039, -111.0145
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
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 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 traffic12,513 (2021)
Projected traffic12,523 by 2041
Trucks16%
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; SB over Esperanza Wash built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 19; SB over Esperanza 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; SB over Esperanza Wash carry?

About 12,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 19; SB over Esperanza Wash?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; SB over Esperanza Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.