US Bridges

Desvio Sur St. over Unname Creek

Fair

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10KMS.SOUTH Aguada · Structure no. 026761

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
361 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desvio Sur St. over Unname Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Desvio Sur St. over Unname Creek in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDesvio Sur St.
CrossesUnname Creek
Location10KMS.SOUTH Aguada
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37816, -67.18948
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadUnknown
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2005)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Desvio Sur St. over Unname Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desvio Sur St. over Unname Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Desvio Sur St. over Unname Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Desvio Sur St. over Unname Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Desvio Sur St. over Unname Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.