Gold Nugget Mine over I-10
FairLa Paz County, Arizona · 4.6 MI W JCT US 60 · Structure no. 00769
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gold Nugget Mine over I-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gold Nugget Mine over I-10 in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gold Nugget Mine over I-10 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gold Nugget Mine over I-10 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Gold Nugget Mine over I-10 carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Gold Nugget Mine over I-10?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Gold Nugget Mine over I-10?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.