US Bridges

Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Reservoir Dam

FairPosted for load

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.46 K. Ne. of Cidra Town · Structure no. 029351

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Reservoir Dam is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Reservoir Dam in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2025. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 172 13.3 KM
CrossesCidra Reservoir Dam
Location1.46 K. Ne. of Cidra Town
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18286, -66.14921
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 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 width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2017)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Reservoir Dam built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Reservoir Dam 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Reservoir Dam carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Reservoir Dam?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Reservoir Dam?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.