US Bridges

259 Street KM 0.8 over Channel

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between 239 & 233 Str · Structure no. 021531

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

259 Street KM 0.8 over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying 259 Street KM 0.8 over Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries259 Street KM 0.8
CrossesChannel
LocationBetween 239 & 233 Str
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40771, -65.99363
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$460,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 259 Street KM 0.8 over Channel built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 259 Street KM 0.8 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 259 Street KM 0.8 over Channel carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 259 Street KM 0.8 over Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 259 Street KM 0.8 over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.