US Bridges

Pr 853 5.1 KM over Pastrana Creek

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South of Carolina · Structure no. 005551

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 853 5.1 KM over Pastrana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 853 5.1 KM over Pastrana Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 853 5.1 KM
CrossesPastrana Creek
Location5 KM South of Carolina
RouteState Highway 853
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3376, -65.9582
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2017)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 853 5.1 KM over Pastrana Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 853 5.1 KM over Pastrana 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 853 5.1 KM over Pastrana Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 853 5.1 KM over Pastrana Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 853 5.1 KM over Pastrana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.