Rte. 010 over La Chiva Lagoon
Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte. 010 over La Chiva Lagoon in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- It is one of 5 of the 14 inventoried bridges in Vieques Municipio rated good (35.7%); 2 (14.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2021, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 70 ft |
| Location | Blue Beach Rd 9 East End |
| NBI structure number | 000041528-50040 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2021 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Puerto Rico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Vieques Municipio
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pr 200R Km 0.30 over Cofresi Creek | 1940 | 10,300 | Poor |
| Pr 200R 0.7 Km over Waterway | 1930 | 10,300 | Fair |
| Off Pr 200 0.7 Km over Creek | 1930 | 10,300 | Poor |
| Pr 997 7.8 Km over La Mina Creek | 1981 | 3,500 | Fair |
| Off Pr 997 3.20 Km over Unnamed Creek | 2014 | 3,400 | Good |
| Pr 996 1.2 Km over La Mina Creek | 1961 | 3,100 | Fair |
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