US Bridges

Local Road over Channel

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Ramos Antonini Housing · Structure no. 023341

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Local Road over Channel in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesChannel
LocationAt Ramos Antonini Housing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.41064, -66.02873
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2005)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local Road over Channel built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Channel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Channel carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.