US Bridges

Baramaya Street over Del Agua Creek

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM Southwest of Ponce · Structure no. 024141

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baramaya Street over Del Agua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baramaya Street over Del Agua Creek in Ponce 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,700 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBaramaya Street
CrossesDel Agua Creek
Location1 KM Southwest of Ponce
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates17.99028, -66.64083
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2017)
Projected traffic24,700 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Baramaya Street over Del Agua Creek built?

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

What condition is Baramaya Street over Del Agua 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Baramaya Street over Del Agua Creek carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Baramaya Street over Del Agua Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Baramaya Street over Del Agua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.