US Bridges

V Rojs Ave 0.10 KM over Grande De Arecibo River

Poor

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · North Side Int Pr 2 & · Structure no. 016381

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,138 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

V Rojs Ave 0.10 KM over Grande De Arecibo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V Rojs Ave 0.10 KM over Grande De Arecibo River in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesV Rojs Ave 0.10 KM
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
LocationNorth Side Int Pr 2 &
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.47184, -66.7096
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,138 ft (346.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V Rojs Ave 0.10 KM over Grande De Arecibo River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is V Rojs Ave 0.10 KM over Grande De Arecibo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does V Rojs Ave 0.10 KM over Grande De Arecibo River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is V Rojs Ave 0.10 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns V Rojs Ave 0.10 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.