US Bridges

Local Road over El Cedro Creek

FairPosted for load

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM South East of Cayey · Structure no. 011741

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over El Cedro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Road over El Cedro Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesEl Cedro Creek
Location7 KM South East of Cayey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09443, -66.13923
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over El Cedro Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over El Cedro 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 Local Road over El Cedro Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over El Cedro Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Local Road over El Cedro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.