US Bridges

US 191 over Wash

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 5.2 MI S JCT US 70 · Structure no. 05180

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,459
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 Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 72 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 7,459 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,469 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesWash
Location5.2 MI S JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates32.76098, -109.71632
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic7,459 (2022)
Projected traffic7,469 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over Wash carry?

About 7,459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Wash?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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.