US Bridges

Pr 651 0.85 KM over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · South of Barrio El Coto · Structure no. 013791

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 651 0.85 KM over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 651 0.85 KM over Creek in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 651 0.85 KM
CrossesCreek
LocationSouth of Barrio El Coto
RouteState Highway 651
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45621, -66.73767
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2017)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 651 0.85 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 651 0.85 KM over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 651 0.85 KM over Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 651 0.85 KM over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 651 0.85 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.