US Bridges

Pr 533 over Amargura Creek

Fair

Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM North East of Jayuya · Structure no. 004951

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 533 over Amargura Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 533 over Amargura Creek in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 533
CrossesAmargura Creek
Location7 KM North East of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 533
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24694, -66.52837
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 533 over Amargura Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 533 over Amargura 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 533 over Amargura Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 533 over Amargura Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 533 over Amargura Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.