US Bridges

US 191 over San Francisco River

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 8.9 MI N JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 02904

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over San Francisco River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 191 over San Francisco River in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,042 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,052 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesSan Francisco River
Location8.9 MI N JCT SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates33.04932, -109.295
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,042 (2022)
Projected traffic8,052 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 San Francisco River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over San Francisco 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 US 191 over San Francisco River carry?

About 8,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over San Francisco River?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over San Francisco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.