Pr 979 0.75 KM over El CA¥O Creek
PoorCeiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Ceiba City · Structure no. 001171
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 979 0.75 KM over El CA¥O Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 979 0.75 KM over El CA¥O Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 107 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 979 0.75 KM over El CA¥O Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Pr 979 0.75 KM over El CA¥O 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 979 0.75 KM over El CA¥O Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 979 0.75 KM over El CA¥O Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 979 0.75 KM over El CA¥O Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.