US Bridges

US 191 over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 3.7 MI S JCT I-10 · Structure no. 05160

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,378
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 1942, so it is 83 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 1,378 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 191
CrossesWash
Location3.7 MI S JCT I-10
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.136, -109.9124
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,378 (2022)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Wash built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over 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 Wash carry?

About 1,378 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 191 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.