US Bridges

E Calle Sonora over Nogales Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 325 Ft E JCT B19 · Structure no. 08878

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,246
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Calle Sonora over Nogales Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Calle Sonora over Nogales Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,246 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,256 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Calle Sonora
CrossesNogales Wash
Location325 Ft E JCT B19
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3672, -110.9299
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,246 (2022)
Projected traffic5,256 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Calle Sonora over Nogales Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Calle Sonora over Nogales 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E Calle Sonora over Nogales Wash carry?

About 5,246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Calle Sonora over Nogales Wash?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Calle Sonora over Nogales Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.