DR Sanchez Castano over Blasina Creek
FairCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Plaza Carolina East Side · Structure no. 020731
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,454
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
DR Sanchez Castano over Blasina Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DR Sanchez Castano over Blasina Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 19,454 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 61 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was DR Sanchez Castano over Blasina Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is DR Sanchez Castano 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does DR Sanchez Castano over Blasina Creek carry?
About 19,454 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is DR Sanchez Castano over Blasina Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns DR Sanchez Castano over Blasina Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.