US Bridges

SR 72; FAS 265 over Cap Aqueduct

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 5.8 MI West of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 01405

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 72; FAS 265 over Cap Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 72; FAS 265 over Cap Aqueduct in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 72; FAS 265
CrossesCap Aqueduct
Location5.8 MI West of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 72
CountyLa Paz County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7668, -113.789
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,725 (2022)
Projected traffic2,735 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SR 72; FAS 265 over Cap Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 72; FAS 265 over Cap Aqueduct 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 72; FAS 265 over Cap Aqueduct carry?

About 2,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 72; FAS 265 over Cap Aqueduct?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 72; FAS 265 over Cap Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.