US Bridges

Ruiz Soler Ave. over Railroad

Good

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.4 Mt from Pr 2 at 8.0 · Structure no. 026671

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruiz Soler Ave. over Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ruiz Soler Ave. over Railroad in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRuiz Soler Ave.
CrossesRailroad
Location0.4 Mt from Pr 2 at 8.0
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39448, -66.12965
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2005)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruiz Soler Ave. over Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruiz Soler Ave. over Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ruiz Soler Ave. over Railroad carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ruiz Soler Ave. over Railroad?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ruiz Soler Ave. over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.