US Bridges

Iturre Av 2.2 KM over Channel

PoorPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between 401 & Dominic · Structure no. 021521

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iturre Av 2.2 KM over Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Iturre Av 2.2 KM over 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,700 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIturre Av 2.2 KM
CrossesChannel
LocationBetween 401 & Dominic
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.41349, -66.00797
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2017)
Projected traffic28,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iturre Av 2.2 KM over Channel built?

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

What condition is Iturre Av 2.2 KM over 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 Iturre Av 2.2 KM over Channel carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Iturre Av 2.2 KM over Channel?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Iturre Av 2.2 KM over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.