US Bridges

I 19; NB over Sopori Wash

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 22.0 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 01743

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,086
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; NB over Sopori Wash is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 19; NB over Sopori Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,086 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,096 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19; NB
CrossesSopori Wash
Location22.0 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteInterstate 19
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.7222, -111.0601
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,086 (2023)
Projected traffic11,096 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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; NB over Sopori Wash built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 19; NB over Sopori Wash 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; NB over Sopori Wash carry?

About 11,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 19; NB over Sopori Wash?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; NB over Sopori Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.