US Bridges

Access to Urb. over Cidra Lake

Fair

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.2 KM North of Humacao · Structure no. 027731

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access to Urb. over Cidra Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying Access to Urb. over Cidra Lake in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2025. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess to Urb.
CrossesCidra Lake
Location4.2 KM North of Humacao
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18167, -66.15104
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2005)
Projected traffic250 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access to Urb. over Cidra Lake built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access to Urb. over Cidra Lake 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 Access to Urb. over Cidra Lake carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Access to Urb. over Cidra Lake?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Access to Urb. over Cidra Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.