US Bridges

Fragoso Avenue over Blasina Creek

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · At East of Plaza Carolina · Structure no. 020741

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fragoso Avenue over Blasina Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fragoso Avenue over Blasina Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,600 by 2025. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFragoso Avenue
CrossesBlasina Creek
LocationAt East of Plaza Carolina
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39151, -65.97003
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2017)
Projected traffic38,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$247,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fragoso Avenue over Blasina Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fragoso Avenue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fragoso Avenue over Blasina Creek carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fragoso Avenue over Blasina Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Fragoso Avenue over Blasina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.