US Bridges

US 191 over Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 39.8 MI S JCT US 160 · Structure no. 07212

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying US 191 over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesWash
Location39.8 MI S JCT US 160
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates36.46667, -109.58333
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 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 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 US 191 over Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 191 over Wash 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 US 191 over Wash carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns US 191 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.