US Bridges

Pr 185 12.8 KM over Cedro Creek

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9.5 KM South of Canovanas · Structure no. 006731

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 185 12.8 KM over Cedro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 185 12.8 KM over Cedro Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 185 12.8 KM
CrossesCedro Creek
Location9.5 KM South of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 185
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29267, -65.91604
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2017)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$447,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 185 12.8 KM over Cedro Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 185 12.8 KM over Cedro 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 185 12.8 KM over Cedro Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 185 12.8 KM over Cedro Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 185 12.8 KM over Cedro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.