US Bridges

Municipal Way over Waterway

Fair

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · Laguna Playa Grande Road · Structure no. 031301

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Municipal Way over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Municipal Way over Waterway in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMunicipal Way
CrossesWaterway
LocationLaguna Playa Grande Road
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyVieques Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09009, -65.51298
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Municipal Way over Waterway built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Municipal Way over Waterway 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 Municipal Way over Waterway carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Municipal Way over Waterway?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Municipal Way over Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.