US Bridges

I 19 over Tubac Creek Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 14.3 MI N JCT SR 289 · Structure no. 06671

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,046
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 19 over Tubac Creek Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 19 over Tubac Creek 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 19,046 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,056 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 19
CrossesTubac Creek Wash
Location14.3 MI N JCT SR 289
RouteInterstate 19
StateArizona
Coordinates31.61219, -111.05244
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 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 traffic19,046 (2024)
Projected traffic19,056 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
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 Tubac Creek Wash built?

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

What condition is I 19 over Tubac Creek 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 Tubac Creek Wash carry?

About 19,046 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 19 over Tubac Creek Wash?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 19 over Tubac Creek Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.