US Bridges

Catalina Av 0.5 KM over Caguitas River

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Km. North of Caguas · Structure no. 025121

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catalina Av 0.5 KM over Caguitas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catalina Av 0.5 KM over Caguitas River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2020. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCatalina Av 0.5 KM
CrossesCaguitas River
Location1 Km. North of Caguas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23996, -66.03778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2020
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catalina Av 0.5 KM over Caguitas River built?

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

What condition is Catalina Av 0.5 KM over Caguitas River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Catalina Av 0.5 KM over Caguitas River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Catalina Av 0.5 KM over Caguitas River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Catalina Av 0.5 KM over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.