Av Nelson Martinez over Drainage Ditch
FairPosted for loadBayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · Near Centro Tennis Honda · Structure no. 021661
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Av Nelson Martinez over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Av Nelson Martinez over Drainage Ditch in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Av Nelson Martinez over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Av Nelson Martinez over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Av Nelson Martinez over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Av Nelson Martinez over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Av Nelson Martinez over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.