US Bridges

US 191 over San Jose Wash

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N JCT US 70 · Structure no. 00375

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,263
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over San Jose Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 191 over San Jose Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 73 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 6 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 4,263 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,273 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 191
CrossesSan Jose Wash
Location0.5 MI N JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyGraham County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.79383, -109.54507
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,263 (2022)
Projected traffic4,273 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over San Jose Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 191 over San Jose 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over San Jose Wash carry?

About 4,263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over San Jose Wash?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over San Jose Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.