US Bridges

US 191 over Moffet Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 6.4 MI N JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 00297

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,907
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Moffet Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying US 191 over Moffet Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 99 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 2,907 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,917 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 191
CrossesMoffet Wash
Location6.4 MI N JCT SR 80
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.44138, -109.59589
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,907 (2022)
Projected traffic2,917 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Moffet Wash built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 191 over Moffet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 191 over Moffet Wash carry?

About 2,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Moffet Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Moffet Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.