US Bridges

IRR US 191 over Black Mountain

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 42.7 MI N JCT SR 264 · Structure no. 06080

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,639
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US 191 over Black Mountain is a steel culvert carrying IRR US 191 over Black Mountain in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,639 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,649 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIRR US 191
CrossesBlack Mountain
Location42.7 MI N JCT SR 264
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates36.33333, -109.62778
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,639 (2017)
Projected traffic4,649 by 2038
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US 191 over Black Mountain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US 191 over Black Mountain 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IRR US 191 over Black Mountain carry?

About 4,639 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR US 191 over Black Mountain?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns IRR US 191 over Black Mountain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.