US Bridges

Wilson ST 0.4 KM over Las Bambuas Creek

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 Kms. Se. of Caguas · Structure no. 024861

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson ST 0.4 KM over Las Bambuas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilson ST 0.4 KM over Las Bambuas Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson ST 0.4 KM
CrossesLas Bambuas Creek
Location3.5 Kms. Se. of Caguas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21929, -66.01706
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson ST 0.4 KM over Las Bambuas Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson ST 0.4 KM over Las Bambuas Creek 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 Wilson ST 0.4 KM over Las Bambuas Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wilson ST 0.4 KM over Las Bambuas Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson ST 0.4 KM over Las Bambuas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.