A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
over URBAN CITY STREET
1.2 KM N W OF CAGUAS
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 100,100 vehicles per day and is 62 years old (reconstructed in 1990).
Its sufficiency rating of 59.7 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 14 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 80 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 14 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 100,100 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 105 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1964
62 years old (rebuilt 1990)
Structure Type
Concrete (Continuous) Slab
Total Length
80 ft
24.3 m
Deck Width
105 ft
32.1 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
31 ft
longest unsupported section (9.4 m)
Traffic Lanes
6 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
14 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
100,100vehicles/day
18.25030°N, 66.04260°W
Concrete (Continuous) Slab
A concrete slab bridge is a simple, solid concrete deck that acts as both the structural support and driving surface. Common for short spans, they are durable and low-maintenance.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.