US Bridges

US 191 over I-40

Good

Apache County, Arizona · @ JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00814

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over I-40 in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 59 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesI-40
Location@ JCT US 191
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates35.19036, -109.43595
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2022)
Projected traffic845 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 191 over I-40 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 191 over I-40 carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over I-40?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.