US Bridges

KM 0.2 over Unmarked Creek

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Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · KM 8 SE Trujillo Alto · Structure no. 031341

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

KM 0.2 over Unmarked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KM 0.2 over Unmarked Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,600 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKM 0.2
CrossesUnmarked Creek
LocationKM 8 SE Trujillo Alto
RouteState Lands Road 0_
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32003, -65.94088
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 KM 0.2 over Unmarked Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KM 0.2 over Unmarked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KM 0.2 over Unmarked Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is KM 0.2 over Unmarked Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KM 0.2 over Unmarked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.