US Bridges

Cmp Ric Ave KM 2.8 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between Jose Hidalgo St. · Structure no. 021551

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,949
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cmp Ric Ave KM 2.8 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cmp Ric Ave KM 2.8 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 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 18,949 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCmp Ric Ave KM 2.8
CrossesCreek
LocationBetween Jose Hidalgo St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41906, -65.9762
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,949 (2003)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cmp Ric Ave KM 2.8 over Creek built?

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

What condition is Cmp Ric Ave KM 2.8 over 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 Cmp Ric Ave KM 2.8 over Creek carry?

About 18,949 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cmp Ric Ave KM 2.8 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Cmp Ric Ave KM 2.8 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.