US Bridges

Pr 3 54.1 KM over El CA¥O Creek

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM East of Ceiba · Structure no. 016241

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 54.1 KM over El CA¥O Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 3 54.1 KM over El CA¥O Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 54.1 KM
CrossesEl CA¥O Creek
Location0.5 KM East of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26629, -65.64038
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2017)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 54.1 KM over El CA¥O Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 54.1 KM over El CA¥O 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 54.1 KM over El CA¥O Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 3 54.1 KM over El CA¥O Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 54.1 KM over El CA¥O Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.