US Bridges

Local Road over Aguas Claras Creek

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Ceiba · Structure no. 016411

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Aguas Claras Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local Road over Aguas Claras Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesAguas Claras Creek
Location1 KM South of Ceiba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25558, -65.65033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic250 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Aguas Claras Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Aguas Claras 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Aguas Claras Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Aguas Claras Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Aguas Claras Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.