US Bridges

Valencia Road over Interstate 19

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 4.0 Miles S of I-10 JCT · Structure no. 01943

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,561
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over Interstate 19 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valencia Road over Interstate 19 in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 45,561 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,571 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 273 ft wide.

CarriesValencia Road
CrossesInterstate 19
Location4.0 Miles S of I-10 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.134, -110.9868
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width273 ft (83.3 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,561 (2022)
Projected traffic45,571 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valencia Road over Interstate 19 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia Road over Interstate 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Valencia Road over Interstate 19 carry?

About 45,561 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over Interstate 19?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 273 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Road over Interstate 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.