US Bridges

I 19; E Frontage R over Wash

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 1.9 MI S JCT Arivaca RD · Structure no. 04707

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; E Frontage R over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 19; E Frontage R over Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 93 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 19; E Frontage R
CrossesWash
Location1.9 MI S JCT Arivaca RD
RouteState Highway 19
StateArizona
Coordinates31.70078, -111.06492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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; E Frontage R over Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is I 19; E Frontage R over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 19; E Frontage R over Wash carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 19; E Frontage R over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 19; E Frontage R over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.