US Bridges

Campo Rico Avenue over Blasina Channel

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Close to Int R.C. Avenue · Structure no. 021841

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
85 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,279
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campo Rico Avenue over Blasina Channel is a concrete slab carrying Campo Rico Avenue over Blasina Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 29,279 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,256 by 2028. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCampo Rico Avenue
CrossesBlasina Channel
LocationClose to Int R.C. Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42, -65.96
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,279 (2011)
Projected traffic32,256 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$1.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campo Rico Avenue over Blasina Channel built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campo Rico Avenue over Blasina 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Campo Rico Avenue over Blasina Channel carry?

About 29,279 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Campo Rico Avenue over Blasina Channel?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Campo Rico Avenue over Blasina Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.