US Bridges

Pr 184 28.2 KM over Guavate Creek

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 KM North East of Cayey · Structure no. 011291

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 184 28.2 KM over Guavate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 184 28.2 KM over Guavate Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 184 28.2 KM
CrossesGuavate Creek
Location9 KM North East of Cayey
RouteState Highway 184
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13139, -66.07178
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 184 28.2 KM over Guavate Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 184 28.2 KM over Guavate 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 184 28.2 KM over Guavate Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 184 28.2 KM over Guavate Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 184 28.2 KM over Guavate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.