US Bridges

I 19; NB & Efr over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 25.0 MI S JCT SR 86 · Structure no. 04714

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,845
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; NB & Efr over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 19; NB & Efr over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 72 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 16,845 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,855 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI 19; NB & Efr
CrossesWash
Location25.0 MI S JCT SR 86
RouteInterstate 19
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Functional classUrban 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic16,845 (2015)
Projected traffic16,855 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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; NB & Efr over Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I 19; NB & Efr over 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; NB & Efr over Wash carry?

About 16,845 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 19; NB & Efr over Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 19; NB & Efr over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.