US Bridges

I-10 WB over Cap Canal

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 21.1 MI E JCT US 60 · Structure no. 01410

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 WB over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 WB over Cap Canal in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,125 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,135 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-10 WB
CrossesCap Canal
Location21.1 MI E JCT US 60
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.61383, -113.6496
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,125 (2023)
Projected traffic14,135 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-10 WB over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 WB 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 I-10 WB over Cap Canal carry?

About 14,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-10 WB over Cap Canal?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 WB over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.