US Bridges

US 191;FAU 9512 over Industrial Plant; FAS 21

Poor

Greenlee County, Arizona · 14.7 M N JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 01631

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,048
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191;FAU 9512 over Industrial Plant; FAS 21 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 191;FAU 9512 over Industrial Plant; FAS 21 in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,048 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,058 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 191;FAU 9512
CrossesIndustrial Plant; FAS 21
Location14.7 M N JCT SR 78
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates33.0699, -109.3424
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,048 (2022)
Projected traffic1,058 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191;FAU 9512 over Industrial Plant; FAS 21 built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191;FAU 9512 over Industrial Plant; FAS 21 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 191;FAU 9512 over Industrial Plant; FAS 21 carry?

About 1,048 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191;FAU 9512 over Industrial Plant; FAS 21?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 191;FAU 9512 over Industrial Plant; FAS 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.