US Bridges

I 19 over Dry Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 20.5 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 06645

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,924
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 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 19,924 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,934 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 19
CrossesDry Wash
Location20.5 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteInterstate 19
StateArizona
Coordinates31.70078, -111.06567
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic19,924 (2023)
Projected traffic19,934 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
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 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 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 I 19 over Dry Wash carry?

About 19,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 19 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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.