US 191 over Buzzard Roost Canyon
GoodGreenlee County, Arizona · 1.3 MI N JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 02451
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,190
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Buzzard Roost Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Buzzard Roost Canyon in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 191 over Buzzard Roost Canyon built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 191 over Buzzard Roost 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 Buzzard Roost Canyon carry?
About 5,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Buzzard Roost Canyon?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Buzzard Roost Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.