US Bridges

I 19 over Dry Wash

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 19.6 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 06644

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19 over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 19 over Dry 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 17,530 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,540 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19
CrossesDry Wash
Location19.6 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteInterstate 19
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.68775, -111.06472
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic17,530 (2023)
Projected traffic17,540 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 19 over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is I 19 over Dry 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 over Dry Wash carry?

About 17,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 19 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 19 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.