US Bridges

US 191B over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.0 MI S JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 06524

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,823
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191B over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 191B over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,823 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,833 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 191B
CrossesWash
Location1.0 MI S JCT SR 80
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3365, -109.5599
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,823 (2022)
Projected traffic2,833 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 191B over Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191B 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 191B over Wash carry?

About 2,823 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191B over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 191B over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.