Monserrate Avenue over Blasina Channel
GoodCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Villa Carolina Housing · Structure no. 018842
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,676
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monserrate Avenue over Blasina Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monserrate Avenue over Blasina Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,676 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,676 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monserrate Avenue over Blasina Channel built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monserrate Avenue over Blasina Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Monserrate Avenue over Blasina Channel carry?
About 21,676 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Monserrate Avenue over Blasina Channel?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Monserrate Avenue over Blasina Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.