US Bridges

Aldea Vazquez St. over Los Negros River

Good

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · _ · Structure no. 030091

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldea Vazquez St. over Los Negros River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aldea Vazquez St. over Los Negros River in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,084 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesAldea Vazquez St.
CrossesLos Negros River
Location_
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.33384, -66.31409
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2015)
Projected traffic6,084 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aldea Vazquez St. over Los Negros River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aldea Vazquez St. over Los Negros River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Aldea Vazquez St. over Los Negros River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Aldea Vazquez St. over Los Negros River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Aldea Vazquez St. over Los Negros River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.