US Bridges

US 191 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 13.3 MI N JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 06139

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
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 1956 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 69 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesWash
Location13.3 MI N JCT SR 80
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates31.5285, -109.6503
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic1,825 (2022)
Projected traffic1,835 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 191 over Wash carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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.