US Bridges

US 191 over Monk Draw

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.8 MI N JCT I-10 · Structure no. 00292

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Monk Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 191 over Monk Draw in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 78 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesMonk Draw
Location1.8 MI N JCT I-10
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates32.38161, -109.66796
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2022)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Monk Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 191 over Monk Draw 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over Monk Draw carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Monk Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Monk Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.