US Bridges

US 191 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 40.6 MI N JCT US 80 · Structure no. 05157

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 191 over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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 1,597 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesWash
Location40.6 MI N JCT US 80
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9055, -109.7224
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,597 (2022)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over Wash carry?

About 1,597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.