US Bridges

El Paso Gasline RD over Cap Canal

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · @ Cap Milepost 69.864 · Structure no. 00989

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

El Paso Gasline RD over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Paso Gasline RD over Cap Canal in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEl Paso Gasline RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location@ Cap Milepost 69.864
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.56617, -113.46408
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 El Paso Gasline RD over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Paso Gasline 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 El Paso Gasline RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is El Paso Gasline RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns El Paso Gasline RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.