US Bridges

US191 over Gila River

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 22 Miles South of Clifton · Structure no. 02608

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,083 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,263
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US191 over Gila River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US191 over Gila River in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,263 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,273 by 2042. The structure is 1,083 ft (330.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS191
CrossesGila River
Location22 Miles South of Clifton
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates32.93329, -109.23681
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,083 ft (330.1 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,263 (2022)
Projected traffic4,273 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 US191 over Gila River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US191 over Gila River 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 US191 over Gila River carry?

About 4,263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US191 over Gila River?

The structure is 1,083 ft (330.1 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US191 over Gila River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.