US Bridges

Off Pr 1 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 1 at KM 56.00 · Structure no. 019391

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 1 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 1 over Unnamed Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 1
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationOff Pr 1 at KM 56.00
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11972, -66.14111
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2005)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 1 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Off Pr 1 over Unnamed 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 Off Pr 1 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 1 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 1 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.