US Bridges

Unnumbered City ST over CA¥ABONCITO River

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 784 at KM 4.00 · Structure no. 019281

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unnumbered City ST over CA¥ABONCITO River is a concrete culvert carrying Unnumbered City ST over CA¥ABONCITO River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUnnumbered City ST
CrossesCA¥ABONCITO River
LocationOff Pr 784 at KM 4.00
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21222, -66.07694
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic150 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unnumbered City ST over CA¥ABONCITO River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unnumbered City ST over CA¥ABONCITO River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Unnumbered City ST over CA¥ABONCITO River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Unnumbered City ST over CA¥ABONCITO River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Unnumbered City ST over CA¥ABONCITO River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.