US Bridges

Columbus St. over El Toro Creek

Good

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Near Bldg 539 · Structure no. DAPASOBUC000542

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Columbus St. over El Toro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Columbus St. over El Toro Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus St.
CrossesEl Toro Creek
LocationNear Bldg 539
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4166, -66.12737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbus St. over El Toro Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus St. over El Toro Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Columbus St. over El Toro Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Columbus St. over El Toro Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus St. over El Toro Creek?

It is owned by the Army.