US Bridges

I-19 E Frtg Rd. over Via Rio Fuerte Wash

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Pima County, Arizona · 29.0 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 02918

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-19 E Frtg Rd. over Via Rio Fuerte Wash is a concrete slab carrying I-19 E Frtg Rd. over Via Rio Fuerte 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-19 E Frtg Rd.
CrossesVia Rio Fuerte Wash
Location29.0 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteInterstate 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.8146, -111.0075
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-19 E Frtg Rd. over Via Rio Fuerte Wash built?

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

What condition is I-19 E Frtg Rd. over Via Rio Fuerte 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 E Frtg Rd. over Via Rio Fuerte Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-19 E Frtg Rd. over Via Rio Fuerte Wash?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns I-19 E Frtg Rd. over Via Rio Fuerte Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.