US Bridges

Potrero SB Ramp over I 19 NB

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 0.3 MI N JCT B19 · Structure no. 01302

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,010
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potrero SB Ramp over I 19 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potrero SB Ramp over I 19 NB in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 4,010 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPotrero SB Ramp
CrossesI 19 NB
Location0.3 MI N JCT B19
RouteInterstate 19
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3953, -110.9596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,010 (2023)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Potrero SB Ramp over I 19 NB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Potrero SB Ramp over I 19 NB 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 Potrero SB Ramp over I 19 NB carry?

About 4,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Potrero SB Ramp over I 19 NB?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Potrero SB Ramp over I 19 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.