US Bridges

I-19 over Esperanza Wash

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Pima County, Arizona · 28.2 MI N Jct. SR 289 · Structure no. 02917

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-19 over Esperanza Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-19 over Esperanza Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-19
CrossesEsperanza Wash
Location28.2 MI N Jct. SR 289
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.80333, -111.01333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,210 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 over Esperanza Wash built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-19 over Esperanza Wash 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 over Esperanza Wash carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-19 over Esperanza Wash?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-19 over Esperanza Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.