US Bridges

Fndz Garcia KM 4.0 over Santo Domingo Creek

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Cayey City · Structure no. 006141

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fndz Garcia KM 4.0 over Santo Domingo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fndz Garcia KM 4.0 over Santo Domingo Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFndz Garcia KM 4.0
CrossesSanto Domingo Creek
LocationAt Cayey City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11182, -66.16595
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2005)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fndz Garcia KM 4.0 over Santo Domingo Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fndz Garcia KM 4.0 over Santo Domingo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fndz Garcia KM 4.0 over Santo Domingo Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fndz Garcia KM 4.0 over Santo Domingo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fndz Garcia KM 4.0 over Santo Domingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.