US Bridges

US 191 over Chase Creek

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 25.0 MI N JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 02007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Chase Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 191 over Chase Creek in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesChase Creek
Location25.0 MI N JCT SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates33.15523, -109.37208
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2019)
Projected traffic107 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Chase Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Chase Creek 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 Chase Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Chase Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Chase Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.