US Bridges

I 19; SB over Access RD Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 10.1 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 01736

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,259
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; SB over Access RD Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 19; SB over Access RD Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 9,259 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,269 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19; SB
CrossesAccess RD Wash
Location10.1 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteInterstate 19
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.55036, -111.0493
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,259 (2023)
Projected traffic9,269 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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; SB over Access RD Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 19; SB over Access RD Wash 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 I 19; SB over Access RD Wash carry?

About 9,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 19; SB over Access RD Wash?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; SB over Access RD Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.