US Bridges

Salvador Caro Ave over _

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9.12 KM N.West Carolina · Structure no. 029961

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
159 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salvador Caro Ave over _ is a concrete culvert carrying Salvador Caro Ave over _ in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,400 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 156 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSalvador Caro Ave
Crosses_
Location9.12 KM N.West Carolina
RouteState Highway 0_
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43616, -66.01557
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2002)
Projected traffic45,400 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salvador Caro Ave over _ built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salvador Caro Ave over _ 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Salvador Caro Ave over _ carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salvador Caro Ave over _?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Salvador Caro Ave over _?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.