US Bridges

Pr 1 over Beatriz Creek

FairPosted for load

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM North East of Cayey · Structure no. 000121

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 over Beatriz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 1 over Beatriz Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,680 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1
CrossesBeatriz Creek
Location6 KM North East of Cayey
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13972, -66.11563
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2017)
Projected traffic16,680 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$612,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 over Beatriz Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 over Beatriz 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 1 over Beatriz Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 over Beatriz Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 over Beatriz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.