US Bridges

US 191 over I 10

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · @ JCT of US 191 North · Structure no. 00564

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,435
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over I 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over I 10 in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 191
CrossesI 10
Location@ JCT of US 191 North
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.3585, -109.6816
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2022)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over I 10 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over I 10 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over I 10 carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over I 10?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.