US Bridges

US 60 over Cap Aqueduct

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 2.7 MI W JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 01406

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Cap Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 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 1,403 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesCap Aqueduct
Location2.7 MI W JCT SR 72
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7198, -113.7491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,403 (2022)
Projected traffic1,413 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 60 over Cap Aqueduct built?

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

What condition is US 60 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 US 60 over Cap Aqueduct carry?

About 1,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Cap Aqueduct?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Cap Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.