US Bridges

IRR US 191 over I-40

Good

Apache County, Arizona · JCT I-40 & US 191 · Structure no. 02769

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US 191 over I-40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US 191 over I-40 in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR US 191
CrossesI-40
LocationJCT I-40 & US 191
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.21571, -109.33337
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 IRR US 191 over I-40 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 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 IRR US 191 over I-40 carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IRR US 191 over I-40?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US 191 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.