US Bridges

Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 over Aeropuerto Ave 0.8

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.16 KM Suroeste Carolina · Structure no. 029981

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
2,461 ft
44 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 over Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 over Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 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 2025. The structure is 2,461 ft (750 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAeropuerto Ave 0.8
CrossesAeropuerto Ave 0.8
Location8.16 KM Suroeste Carolina
RouteState Highway 0_
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.438, -66.00464
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans44
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,461 ft (750 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2017)
Projected traffic45,400 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 over Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 built?

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

What condition is Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 over Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 over Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 over Aeropuerto Ave 0.8?

The structure is 2,461 ft (750 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Aeropuerto Ave 0.8 over Aeropuerto Ave 0.8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.