US Bridges

Route 10 over Unnamed Drainage

Good

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 MI E of RTE 997 · Structure no. 000041528-TMP22

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Route 10 over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Route 10 over Unnamed Drainage in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 10
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location0.5 MI E of RTE 997
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyVieques Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.121, -65.43
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Route 10 over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 10 over Unnamed Drainage 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 Route 10 over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 10 over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 10 over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.