US Bridges

Pr 681 16.7 KM over CA¥O Tiburones

PoorPosted for load

Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM N W of Barceloneta · Structure no. 020481

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 681 16.7 KM over CA¥O Tiburones is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 681 16.7 KM over CA¥O Tiburones in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 681 16.7 KM
CrossesCA¥O Tiburones
Location6 KM N W of Barceloneta
RouteState Highway 681
CountyBarceloneta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.48798, -66.56185
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$142,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 681 16.7 KM over CA¥O Tiburones built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 681 16.7 KM over CA¥O Tiburones 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 681 16.7 KM over CA¥O Tiburones carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 681 16.7 KM over CA¥O Tiburones?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 681 16.7 KM over CA¥O Tiburones?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.