Rio Rico Road over I 19
FairSanta Cruz County, Arizona · 3.3 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 02727
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed 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 prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rio Rico Road over I 19 in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 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 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rio Rico Road over I 19 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 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 46 ft wide.
Who owns Rio Rico Road over I 19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.