US Bridges

Providencia Avenue over Escarcha Creek

FairPosted for load

Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South of Pr 861 · Structure no. 019651

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providencia Avenue over Escarcha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Providencia Avenue over Escarcha Creek in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidencia Avenue
CrossesEscarcha Creek
Location2 KM South of Pr 861
RouteCity Street 0
CountyToa Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37346, -66.20227
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2005)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providencia Avenue over Escarcha Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providencia Avenue over Escarcha Creek 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 Providencia Avenue over Escarcha Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Providencia Avenue over Escarcha Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Providencia Avenue over Escarcha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.