US Bridges

F Degeta ST 0.1 KM over Waterway

Fair

Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM from Aibonito Town · Structure no. 017891

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

F Degeta ST 0.1 KM over Waterway is a concrete tee beam carrying F Degeta ST 0.1 KM over Waterway in Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesF Degeta ST 0.1 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location2 KM from Aibonito Town
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAibonito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14192, -66.26583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$505,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F Degeta ST 0.1 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is F Degeta ST 0.1 KM over Waterway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does F Degeta ST 0.1 KM over Waterway carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is F Degeta ST 0.1 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns F Degeta ST 0.1 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.