US 191 over Little Colorado River
FairApache County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E JCT US 180 · Structure no. 01813
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,245
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Little Colorado River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 191 over Little Colorado River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,255 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 191 over Little Colorado River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 191 over Little Colorado River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 191 over Little Colorado River carry?
About 1,245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Little Colorado River?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Little Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.