Pr 10 69.8 KM over Santiago Channel
FairArecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM S of Arecibo Plaza · Structure no. 001651
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 10 69.8 KM over Santiago Channel is a concrete slab carrying Pr 10 69.8 KM over Santiago Channel in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 76 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 10 69.8 KM over Santiago Channel built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Pr 10 69.8 KM over Santiago 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 10 69.8 KM over Santiago Channel carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 10 69.8 KM over Santiago Channel?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 10 69.8 KM over Santiago Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.