US Bridges

Old B19 over Airport Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI N JCT Valencia RD · Structure no. 10398

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,464
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old B19 over Airport Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old B19 over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,464 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,474 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld B19
CrossesAirport Wash
Location0.3 MI N JCT Valencia RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1385, -110.9616
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,464 (2023)
Projected traffic12,474 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old B19 over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old B19 over Airport Wash 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old B19 over Airport Wash carry?

About 12,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old B19 over Airport Wash?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Old B19 over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.