US Bridges

Pr 975 0.5 KM over Ceiba Creek

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM Nw. of Ceiba · Structure no. 023101

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 975 0.5 KM over Ceiba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 975 0.5 KM over Ceiba Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 975 0.5 KM
CrossesCeiba Creek
Location1 KM Nw. of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 975
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27053, -65.65136
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2017)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 975 0.5 KM over Ceiba Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 975 0.5 KM over Ceiba 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 975 0.5 KM over Ceiba Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 975 0.5 KM over Ceiba Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 975 0.5 KM over Ceiba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.