US Bridges

US 191 over Dry Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 21.4 MI S JCT I-10 · Structure no. 00291

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,139
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Dry Wash is a concrete slab carrying US 191 over Dry Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 90 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 191
CrossesDry Wash
Location21.4 MI S JCT I-10
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9047, -109.8053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2021)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is US 191 over Dry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 191 over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.