US Bridges

I 19; Wfr over Sopori River

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 0.3 MI S JCT Arivaca RD · Structure no. 00404

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; Wfr over Sopori River is a concrete tee beam carrying I 19; Wfr over Sopori River in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 96 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19; Wfr
CrossesSopori River
Location0.3 MI S JCT Arivaca RD
RouteState Highway 19
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.7219, -111.0623
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 19; Wfr over Sopori River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is I 19; Wfr over Sopori River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 19; Wfr over Sopori River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 19; Wfr over Sopori River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; Wfr over Sopori River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.