US Bridges

US60WB; FAP022 over Cap Aqueduct

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 11.8 MI West of JCT I 17 · Structure no. 01404

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,427
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US60WB; FAP022 over Cap Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US60WB; FAP022 over Cap Aqueduct in Maricopa 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 8,427 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,437 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS60WB; FAP022
CrossesCap Aqueduct
Location11.8 MI West of JCT I 17
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7457, -112.4872
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,427 (2022)
Projected traffic8,437 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 US60WB; FAP022 over Cap Aqueduct built?

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

What condition is US60WB; FAP022 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US60WB; FAP022 over Cap Aqueduct carry?

About 8,427 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US60WB; FAP022 over Cap Aqueduct?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US60WB; FAP022 over Cap Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.