US Bridges

Coliseum Street over Culebra River KM 0.31

Good

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Nativo Alers Ave KM01 · Structure no. 030101

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coliseum Street over Culebra River KM 0.31 is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Coliseum Street over Culebra River KM 0.31 in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2025. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesColiseum Street
CrossesCulebra River KM 0.31
LocationOff Nativo Alers Ave KM01
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.37861, -67.19714
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2015)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Coliseum Street over Culebra River KM 0.31 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coliseum Street over Culebra River KM 0.31 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Coliseum Street over Culebra River KM 0.31 carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coliseum Street over Culebra River KM 0.31?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Coliseum Street over Culebra River KM 0.31?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.