Acuario ST 0.01 KM over San Jose Lagoon Channel
PoorCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between L Angls & L G · Structure no. 021501
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Acuario ST 0.01 KM over San Jose Lagoon Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Acuario ST 0.01 KM over San Jose Lagoon Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2025. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Acuario ST 0.01 KM over San Jose Lagoon Channel built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Acuario ST 0.01 KM over San Jose Lagoon Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Acuario ST 0.01 KM over San Jose Lagoon Channel carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Acuario ST 0.01 KM over San Jose Lagoon Channel?
The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Acuario ST 0.01 KM over San Jose Lagoon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.