US Bridges

Pr 1 over Prieta Creek

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM North East of Cayey · Structure no. 000141

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 over Prieta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 1 over Prieta Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1
CrossesPrieta Creek
Location4 KM North East of Cayey
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12543, -66.13552
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2017)
Projected traffic120 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$761,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 over Prieta Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 over Prieta 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 Prieta Creek carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 over Prieta Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 over Prieta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.