US Bridges

Espiritu Santo St. over Drainage Channel

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM N W of Bayamon · Structure no. 008861

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espiritu Santo St. over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Espiritu Santo St. over Drainage Channel in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2025. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEspiritu Santo St.
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location5.5 KM N W of Bayamon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42644, -66.16535
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic450 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Espiritu Santo St. over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espiritu Santo St. over Drainage 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Espiritu Santo St. over Drainage Channel carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Espiritu Santo St. over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Espiritu Santo St. over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.