Sol ST 0.30 KM over Channel
PoorCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · At LA Marina Development · Structure no. 017661
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sol ST 0.30 KM over Channel is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sol ST 0.30 KM over Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2020. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Sol ST 0.30 KM over Channel built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sol ST 0.30 KM over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sol ST 0.30 KM over Channel carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sol ST 0.30 KM over Channel?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sol ST 0.30 KM over Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.