US Bridges

Constn Ave. 1.0 KM over Channel

FairPosted for load

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · West of Cotto Housing Dev · Structure no. 021631

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constn Ave. 1.0 KM over Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Constn Ave. 1.0 KM over Channel in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConstn Ave. 1.0 KM
CrossesChannel
LocationWest of Cotto Housing Dev
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.46303, -66.72496
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2017)
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$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constn Ave. 1.0 KM over Channel built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constn Ave. 1.0 KM 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Constn Ave. 1.0 KM over Channel carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Constn Ave. 1.0 KM over Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Constn Ave. 1.0 KM over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.