US Bridges

Campo Rico Avenue over San Anton Channel

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Campo Rico Ave Carolina · Structure no. 021011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campo Rico Avenue over San Anton Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Campo Rico Avenue over San Anton Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 29,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,200 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCampo Rico Avenue
CrossesSan Anton Channel
LocationCampo Rico Ave Carolina
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41034, -65.99995
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,200 (2017)
Projected traffic32,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campo Rico Avenue over San Anton Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campo Rico Avenue over San Anton Channel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Campo Rico Avenue over San Anton Channel carry?

About 29,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Campo Rico Avenue over San Anton Channel?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Campo Rico Avenue over San Anton Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.