US Bridges

Ramp Pr 975- PR53 over Ceiba Creek

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.6 KM West of Ceiba · Structure no. 023111

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 975- PR53 over Ceiba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Pr 975- PR53 over Ceiba Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 975- PR53
CrossesCeiba Creek
Location0.6 KM West of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27072, -65.65241
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2005)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 975- PR53 over Ceiba Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Pr 975- PR53 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 975- PR53 over Ceiba Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Pr 975- PR53 over Ceiba Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 975- PR53 over Ceiba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.