US Bridges

I19 N & S & Frs over Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 0.9 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 05771

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I19 N & S & Frs over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I19 N & S & Frs over Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 74 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 30,755 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,765 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI19 N & S & Frs
CrossesWash
Location0.9 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteInterstate 19
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.4383, -110.9662
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,755 (2024)
Projected traffic30,765 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 I19 N & S & Frs over Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I19 N & S & Frs over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I19 N & S & Frs over Wash carry?

About 30,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I19 N & S & Frs over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I19 N & S & Frs over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.