US Bridges

US 191 over Wa Canyon

Good

Graham County, Arizona · 23.3 MI S JCT US 70 · Structure no. 05170

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,497
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Wa Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 191 over Wa Canyon in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 79 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 2,497 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,507 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesWa Canyon
Location23.3 MI S JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates32.50148, -109.6739
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic2,497 (2019)
Projected traffic2,507 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wa Canyon built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 191 over Wa Canyon 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over Wa Canyon carry?

About 2,497 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Wa Canyon?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 191 over Wa Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.