US Bridges

G Wshtn ST 0.2 KM over Las Bambuas Creek

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM East of Caguas · Structure no. 006341

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Wshtn ST 0.2 KM over Las Bambuas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying G Wshtn ST 0.2 KM over Las Bambuas Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2025. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesG Wshtn ST 0.2 KM
CrossesLas Bambuas Creek
Location2 KM East of Caguas
RouteCity Street 7690
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2233, -66.01548
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2005)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$464,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G Wshtn ST 0.2 KM over Las Bambuas Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is G Wshtn ST 0.2 KM over Las Bambuas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does G Wshtn ST 0.2 KM over Las Bambuas Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is G Wshtn ST 0.2 KM over Las Bambuas Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns G Wshtn ST 0.2 KM over Las Bambuas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.