US Bridges

Pr 976 8.6 KM over Juan Diego Creek

FairPosted for load

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Miles West of Ceiba · Structure no. 006841

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 976 8.6 KM over Juan Diego Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 976 8.6 KM over Juan Diego Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 976 8.6 KM
CrossesJuan Diego Creek
Location4 Miles West of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 976
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27701, -65.70713
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2017)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 976 8.6 KM over Juan Diego Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 976 8.6 KM over Juan Diego 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 976 8.6 KM over Juan Diego Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 976 8.6 KM over Juan Diego Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 976 8.6 KM over Juan Diego Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.