US Bridges

Rio Rico Road over I 19

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 3.3 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 00933

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Rico Road over I 19 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rio Rico Road over I 19 in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRio Rico Road
CrossesI 19
Location3.3 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.4642, -110.9946
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2023)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rio Rico Road over I 19 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Rico Road over I 19 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 Rio Rico Road over I 19 carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rio Rico Road over I 19?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Rico Road over I 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.