US Bridges

I 19 over Escondido Wash

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Pima County, Arizona · 27.9 MI S JCT SR 86 · Structure no. 04712

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,314
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19 over Escondido Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 19 over Escondido Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 76 years old, older 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 17,314 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,324 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19
CrossesEscondido Wash
Location27.9 MI S JCT SR 86
RouteInterstate 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.7779, -111.0293
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,314 (2019)
Projected traffic17,324 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 19 over Escondido Wash built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I 19 over Escondido 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does I 19 over Escondido Wash carry?

About 17,314 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 19 over Escondido Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 19 over Escondido Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.