US Bridges

Pr 103 4.5 KM over Piedra Creek

Fair

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM N.E. Cabo Rojo · Structure no. 013561

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 103 4.5 KM over Piedra Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 103 4.5 KM over Piedra Creek in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 103 4.5 KM
CrossesPiedra Creek
Location2 KM N.E. Cabo Rojo
RouteState Highway 103
CountyCabo Rojo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09235, -67.13428
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span3 ft (1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 103 4.5 KM over Piedra Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 103 4.5 KM over Piedra Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 103 4.5 KM over Piedra Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 103 4.5 KM over Piedra Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 103 4.5 KM over Piedra Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.