Puerto Viejo St. over Channel
FairPonce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM S.E.Ponce Center · Structure no. 026391
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Puerto Viejo St. over Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Puerto Viejo St. over Channel in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Puerto Viejo St. over Channel built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Puerto Viejo St. over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Puerto Viejo St. over Channel carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Puerto Viejo St. over Channel?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Puerto Viejo St. over Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.