US Bridges

Off Pr 167 KM 26.9 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM West of Catay · Structure no. 018201

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 167 KM 26.9 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 167 KM 26.9 over Unnamed Creek in Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 167 KM 26.9
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location4.5 KM West of Catay
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43734, -66.16533
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$444,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 167 KM 26.9 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 167 KM 26.9 over Unnamed 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 167 KM 26.9 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 167 KM 26.9 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 167 KM 26.9 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.