US Bridges

Prudencio Rivera over Aqua Expreso Channel

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 100 Mts from Acua Expreso · Structure no. 019601

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prudencio Rivera over Aqua Expreso Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Prudencio Rivera over Aqua Expreso Channel in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 557 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPrudencio Rivera
CrossesAqua Expreso Channel
Location100 Mts from Acua Expreso
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42924, -66.0612
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width557 ft (169.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2005)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free 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 Prudencio Rivera over Aqua Expreso Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prudencio Rivera over Aqua Expreso 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Prudencio Rivera over Aqua Expreso Channel carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prudencio Rivera over Aqua Expreso Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 557 ft wide.

Who owns Prudencio Rivera over Aqua Expreso Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.