US Bridges

Yuma Mine RD over Cap Canal

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · @ Cap Milepost 40.203 · Structure no. 00986

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Yuma Mine RD over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yuma Mine RD over Cap Canal in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesYuma Mine RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location@ Cap Milepost 40.203
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.80669, -113.81108
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Yuma Mine RD over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yuma Mine RD over Cap Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Yuma Mine RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Yuma Mine RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Yuma Mine RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.