US Bridges

Austral ST 0.03 KM over Channel

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.6 KM E.San Jose Lagoon · Structure no. 024351

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austral ST 0.03 KM over Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Austral ST 0.03 KM over Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAustral ST 0.03 KM
CrossesChannel
Location0.6 KM E.San Jose Lagoon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42726, -66.01035
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2005)
Projected traffic880 by 2025
Trucks2%
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$28,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Austral ST 0.03 KM over Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austral ST 0.03 KM over Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Austral ST 0.03 KM over Channel carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Austral ST 0.03 KM over Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Austral ST 0.03 KM over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.