US Bridges

Pr 975 6.7 KM over Rio Abajo Creek

Poor

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM West of Ceiba · Structure no. 007811

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 975 6.7 KM over Rio Abajo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 975 6.7 KM over Rio Abajo Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 975 6.7 KM
CrossesRio Abajo Creek
Location5 KM West of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 975
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26443, -65.69625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 975 6.7 KM over Rio Abajo Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 975 6.7 KM over Rio Abajo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 975 6.7 KM over Rio Abajo Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 975 6.7 KM over Rio Abajo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Pr 975 6.7 KM over Rio Abajo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.