US Bridges

Ashford Ave. over Condado Lagoon

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5KM of NE Old San Juan · Structure no. 029501

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
948 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashford Ave. over Condado Lagoon is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ashford Ave. over Condado Lagoon in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,800 by 2025. The structure is 948 ft (288.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAshford Ave.
CrossesCondado Lagoon
Location5KM of NE Old San Juan
RouteState Highway 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.46036, -66.08383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length948 ft (288.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2009)
Projected traffic26,800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashford Ave. over Condado Lagoon built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashford Ave. over Condado Lagoon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ashford Ave. over Condado Lagoon carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ashford Ave. over Condado Lagoon?

The structure is 948 ft (288.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Ashford Ave. over Condado Lagoon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.