US Bridges

Pr 184 33.3 KM over Beatriz Creek

Fair

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM North East of Cayey · Structure no. 011261

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 184 33.3 KM over Beatriz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 184 33.3 KM over Beatriz Creek in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 184 33.3 KM
CrossesBeatriz Creek
Location8 KM North East of Cayey
RouteState Highway 184
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15111, -66.10278
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2017)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$877,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 184 33.3 KM over Beatriz Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Pr 184 33.3 KM over Beatriz 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 184 33.3 KM over Beatriz Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 184 33.3 KM over Beatriz Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Pr 184 33.3 KM over Beatriz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.