US Bridges

Sabana Seca Avenue over Levittown Channel

Good

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · In Sabana Seca · Structure no. 021741

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sabana Seca Avenue over Levittown Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Sabana Seca Avenue over Levittown Channel in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,600 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSabana Seca Avenue
CrossesLevittown Channel
LocationIn Sabana Seca
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.43756, -66.17579
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2017)
Projected traffic33,600 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

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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sabana Seca Avenue over Levittown Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sabana Seca Avenue over Levittown 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sabana Seca Avenue over Levittown Channel carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sabana Seca Avenue over Levittown Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Sabana Seca Avenue over Levittown Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.