US Bridges

Off Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms SE of Caguas · Structure no. 024001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 183
CrossesLas Bambuas Creek
Location3 Kms SE of Caguas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20766, -66.01018
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$573,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 183 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Off Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.