US Bridges

IRR US 191 over Wide Ruin Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 21.6 MI S JCT SR 264 · Structure no. 04176

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US 191 over Wide Ruin Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR US 191 over Wide Ruin Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR US 191
CrossesWide Ruin Wash
Location21.6 MI S JCT SR 264
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.4031, -109.506
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2021)
Projected traffic871 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 IRR US 191 over Wide Ruin Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US 191 over Wide Ruin Wash 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IRR US 191 over Wide Ruin Wash carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR US 191 over Wide Ruin Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR US 191 over Wide Ruin Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.