US Bridges

Concha Camaron St. over Channel

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · Levittown · Structure no. 021191

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concha Camaron St. over Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Concha Camaron St. over Channel in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2025. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConcha Camaron St.
CrossesChannel
LocationLevittown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45054, -66.18854
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2005)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concha Camaron St. over Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concha Camaron St. over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Concha Camaron St. over Channel carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Concha Camaron St. over Channel?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Concha Camaron St. over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.