US Bridges

Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Waterway

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.1KMS. NE Cayey · Structure no. 030301

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Waterway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Waterway in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 1 51.5 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location7.1KMS. NE Cayey
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14563, -66.10997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2017)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Waterway 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 Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Waterway carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.