US Bridges

Iturregui Avenue over Iturregui Channel

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Iturregui Avenue · Structure no. 021561

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,064
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iturregui Avenue over Iturregui Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Iturregui Avenue over Iturregui Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24,064 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,036 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIturregui Avenue
CrossesIturregui Channel
LocationIturregui Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42152, -65.99096
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,064 (2007)
Projected traffic42,036 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$959,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iturregui Avenue over Iturregui Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iturregui Avenue over Iturregui 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Iturregui Avenue over Iturregui Channel carry?

About 24,064 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Iturregui Avenue over Iturregui Channel?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Iturregui Avenue over Iturregui Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.