US Bridges

Campo Rico Avenue over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Campo Rico Ave East 246st · Structure no. 021541

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campo Rico Avenue over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Campo Rico Avenue over Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,500 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCampo Rico Avenue
CrossesCreek
LocationCampo Rico Ave East 246st
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41588, -65.98927
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2005)
Projected traffic43,500 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campo Rico Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campo Rico Avenue over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Campo Rico Avenue over Creek carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Campo Rico Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Campo Rico Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.