US 191 over Ward Canyon
GoodGreenlee County, Arizona · 8.1 MI N JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 01698
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,602
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Ward Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Ward Canyon in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 7,602 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,612 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 191 over Ward Canyon built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 191 over Ward 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 191 over Ward Canyon carry?
About 7,602 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Ward Canyon?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Ward Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.