M Los Angls KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel
PoorCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 26 at KM 11.0 · Structure no. 013441
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,800
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M Los Angls KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying M Los Angls KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel in Carolina 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,800 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M Los Angls KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is M Los Angls KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does M Los Angls KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel carry?
About 24,800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is M Los Angls KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns M Los Angls KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.