US Bridges

Castiglioni Avenue over Drainage Channel

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North West of Pr 167 · Structure no. 021161

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castiglioni Avenue over Drainage Channel is a concrete slab carrying Castiglioni Avenue over Drainage Channel in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCastiglioni Avenue
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location2 KM North West of Pr 167
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37656, -66.17815
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2017)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Castiglioni Avenue over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castiglioni Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Castiglioni Avenue over Drainage Channel carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Castiglioni Avenue over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Castiglioni Avenue over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.