US Bridges

I 19; N & S & Wfr over Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 16.6 MI North US Border · Structure no. 06663

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19; N & S & Wfr over Wash is a steel culvert carrying I 19; N & S & Wfr 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 9,010 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,020 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 19; N & S & Wfr
CrossesWash
Location16.6 MI North US Border
RouteInterstate 19
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.53889, -111.03889
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 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic9,010 (2024)
Projected traffic9,020 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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; N & S & Wfr over Wash built?

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

What condition is I 19; N & S & Wfr 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; N & S & Wfr over Wash carry?

About 9,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 19; N & S & Wfr over Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I 19; N & S & Wfr over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.