US Bridges

Brisa Aibonito ST over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 722 at KM 6.9 · Structure no. 019041

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brisa Aibonito ST over Unnamed Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brisa Aibonito ST over Unnamed Creek in Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBrisa Aibonito ST
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationOff Pr 722 at KM 6.9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAibonito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13583, -66.25333
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2017)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2025
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brisa Aibonito ST over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brisa Aibonito ST over Unnamed 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brisa Aibonito ST over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brisa Aibonito ST over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Brisa Aibonito ST over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.