US Bridges

US 191 over Railroad

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 7.9 MI N JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 01699

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,602
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 191 over Railroad in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesRailroad
Location7.9 MI N JCT SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates33.03847, -109.29633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,602 (2019)
Projected traffic7,612 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Railroad 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 Railroad carry?

About 7,602 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Railroad?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.