US Bridges

Rte. 020 over El Pobre Lagoon

GoodPosted for load

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · Entrance Road (west End) · Structure no. 000041528-50130

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Rte. 020 over El Pobre Lagoon is a steel truss - thru carrying Rte. 020 over El Pobre Lagoon in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 020
CrossesEl Pobre Lagoon
LocationEntrance Road (west End)
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyVieques Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11383, -65.569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 020 over El Pobre Lagoon built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 020 over El Pobre Lagoon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 020 over El Pobre Lagoon carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rte. 020 over El Pobre Lagoon?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 020 over El Pobre Lagoon?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.