US Bridges

CR Colon ST 0.1 KM over Waterway

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between Degetau Avenue · Structure no. 021181

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Colon ST 0.1 KM over Waterway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR Colon ST 0.1 KM over Waterway in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR Colon ST 0.1 KM
CrossesWaterway
LocationBetween Degetau Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22942, -66.03917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2017)
Projected traffic5,300 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR Colon ST 0.1 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Colon ST 0.1 KM over Waterway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR Colon ST 0.1 KM over Waterway carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR Colon ST 0.1 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR Colon ST 0.1 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.