US Bridges

LA Corosa ST .1 KM over Waterway Channel

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 Kms. N.E. of Ponce · Structure no. 024901

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Corosa ST .1 KM over Waterway Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Corosa ST .1 KM over Waterway Channel in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLA Corosa ST .1 KM
CrossesWaterway Channel
Location4.5 Kms. N.E. of Ponce
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.03063, -66.59226
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic800 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 LA Corosa ST .1 KM over Waterway Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Corosa ST .1 KM over Waterway Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA Corosa ST .1 KM over Waterway Channel carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Corosa ST .1 KM over Waterway Channel?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA Corosa ST .1 KM over Waterway Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.