US Bridges

I 19; Efr over Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 16.6 MI North US Border · Structure no. 06662

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
59 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; Efr over Wash is a steel culvert carrying I 19; Efr over Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19; Efr
CrossesWash
Location16.6 MI North US Border
RouteState Highway 19
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.53889, -111.03889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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; Efr over Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 19; Efr 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 I 19; Efr over Wash carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 19; Efr over Wash?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I 19; Efr over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.