US Bridges

Street a over Creek

Good

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 14 at KM 58.8 · Structure no. 026581

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street a over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Street a over Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStreet a
CrossesCreek
LocationOff Pr 14 at KM 58.8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.11963, -66.14786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2002)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Street a over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Street a over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Street a over Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Street a over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Street a over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.