US Bridges

Constitucion Ave. over Channel

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Martell Housing Dev · Structure no. 021621

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,100
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitucion Ave. over Channel is a concrete slab carrying Constitucion Ave. over Channel in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitucion Ave.
CrossesChannel
LocationAt Martell Housing Dev
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.46582, -66.72224
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2011)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitucion Ave. over Channel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitucion Ave. over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Constitucion Ave. over Channel carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Constitucion Ave. over Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Constitucion Ave. over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.