US Bridges

US 191 over Zuni River

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 16.1 MI N JCT US 180 · Structure no. 02868

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Zuni River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 191 over Zuni River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesZuni River
Location16.1 MI N JCT US 180
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates34.71701, -109.26184
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2022)
Projected traffic759 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Zuni River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Zuni River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 191 over Zuni River carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Zuni River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Zuni River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.