US Bridges

SB 19; FAP 001 over Potrero Canyon

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 4.3 MI N JCT SR 82 · Structure no. 00325

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB 19; FAP 001 over Potrero Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB 19; FAP 001 over Potrero Canyon in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 10,555 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,565 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSB 19; FAP 001
CrossesPotrero Canyon
Location4.3 MI N JCT SR 82
RouteState Highway 19
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3932, -110.9555
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,555 (2024)
Projected traffic10,565 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB 19; FAP 001 over Potrero Canyon built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SB 19; FAP 001 over Potrero Canyon 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 2024.

How much traffic does SB 19; FAP 001 over Potrero Canyon carry?

About 10,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SB 19; FAP 001 over Potrero Canyon?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SB 19; FAP 001 over Potrero Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.