US Bridges

Uruguay ST 0.15 KM over Blasina Creek

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 848 at KM 4.3 · Structure no. 018411

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uruguay ST 0.15 KM over Blasina Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Uruguay ST 0.15 KM over Blasina Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2020. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUruguay ST 0.15 KM
CrossesBlasina Creek
LocationOff Pr 848 at KM 4.3
RouteCity Street 9972
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38306, -65.98389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2005)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$77,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uruguay ST 0.15 KM over Blasina Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uruguay ST 0.15 KM over Blasina 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Uruguay ST 0.15 KM over Blasina Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Uruguay ST 0.15 KM over Blasina Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Uruguay ST 0.15 KM over Blasina Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.