US Bridges

Alhmbra Grnda Blv over Creek to Rio Turbado

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Northside 4 Points Casino · Structure no. 030331

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alhmbra Grnda Blv over Creek to Rio Turbado is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alhmbra Grnda Blv over Creek to Rio Turbado in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAlhmbra Grnda Blv
CrossesCreek to Rio Turbado
LocationNorthside 4 Points Casino
RouteCity Street 0_
Coordinates18.19474, -66.05321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic750 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alhmbra Grnda Blv over Creek to Rio Turbado built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alhmbra Grnda Blv over Creek to Rio Turbado 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Alhmbra Grnda Blv over Creek to Rio Turbado carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alhmbra Grnda Blv over Creek to Rio Turbado?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Alhmbra Grnda Blv over Creek to Rio Turbado?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.