US Bridges

Ajo Way over I-19

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1.50 MI S JCT I-10 · Structure no. 20059

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,411
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ajo Way over I-19 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ajo Way over I-19 in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,411 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,421 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAjo Way
CrossesI-19
Location1.50 MI S JCT I-10
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1778, -110.986
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.3 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,411 (2021)
Projected traffic8,421 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ajo Way over I-19 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ajo Way over I-19 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ajo Way over I-19 carry?

About 8,411 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ajo Way over I-19?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns Ajo Way over I-19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.