US Bridges

Pr 708 5.1 KM over Creek

Poor

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.1 KM N W of Int Pr 15 · Structure no. 011861

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 708 5.1 KM over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pr 708 5.1 KM over Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 708 5.1 KM
CrossesCreek
Location5.1 KM N W of Int Pr 15
RouteState Highway 708
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06306, -66.15917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$552,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 708 5.1 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 708 5.1 KM over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 708 5.1 KM over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 708 5.1 KM over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pr 708 5.1 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.