US Bridges

N Aguayo ST 0.1 KM over San Anton Channel

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S of San Jose Lagoon · Structure no. 021871

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Aguayo ST 0.1 KM over San Anton Channel is a concrete slab carrying N Aguayo ST 0.1 KM over San Anton Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Aguayo ST 0.1 KM
CrossesSan Anton Channel
Location5 KM S of San Jose Lagoon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39908, -65.99166
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2005)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Aguayo ST 0.1 KM over San Anton Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Aguayo ST 0.1 KM over San Anton 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 N Aguayo ST 0.1 KM over San Anton Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Aguayo ST 0.1 KM over San Anton Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N Aguayo ST 0.1 KM over San Anton Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.