US Bridges

US 191 over Union Canal

Good

Graham County, Arizona · 0.4 MI S JCT US 70 · Structure no. 05182

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,321
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Union Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 191 over Union Canal in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,321 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,331 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesUnion Canal
Location0.4 MI S JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates32.82834, -109.70758
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,321 (2022)
Projected traffic9,331 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Union Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Union Canal 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 Union Canal carry?

About 9,321 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Union Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Union Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.