Pr 4439 0.5 KM over Madre Vieja Channel
FairPosted for loadAguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM South of Aguadilla · Structure no. 000581
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 4439 0.5 KM over Madre Vieja Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 4439 0.5 KM over Madre Vieja Channel in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 4439 0.5 KM over Madre Vieja Channel built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 4439 0.5 KM over Madre Vieja Channel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 4439 0.5 KM over Madre Vieja Channel carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 4439 0.5 KM over Madre Vieja Channel?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 4439 0.5 KM over Madre Vieja Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.