US Bridges

Jose De Diego St. over Levittown Channel

FairPosted for load

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM West of Catano · Structure no. 021081

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jose De Diego St. over Levittown Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Jose De Diego St. over Levittown Channel in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJose De Diego St.
CrossesLevittown Channel
Location5 KM West of Catano
RouteCity Street 0
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4378, -66.17279
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2017)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jose De Diego St. over Levittown Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jose De Diego St. over Levittown 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jose De Diego St. over Levittown Channel carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jose De Diego St. over Levittown Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Jose De Diego St. over Levittown Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.