US Bridges

SR 289; Ruby RD over I 19

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 01240

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 289; Ruby RD over I 19 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 289; Ruby RD over I 19 in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 289; Ruby RD
CrossesI 19
LocationJCT SR 289
RouteState Highway 289
StateArizona
Coordinates31.4302, -110.9654
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2023)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR 289; Ruby RD over I 19 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 289; Ruby RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 289; Ruby RD over I 19 carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 289; Ruby RD over I 19?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 289; Ruby RD over I 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.