US Bridges

Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Lake

FairPosted for load

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM NE of Cidra · Structure no. 029541

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Lake is a steel truss - deck carrying Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Lake 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2025. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 172 13.3 KM
CrossesCidra Lake
Location1.5 KM NE of Cidra
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18162, -66.15083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2017)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Lake built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 172 13.3 KM 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 June 2024.

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

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Lake?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 172 13.3 KM over Cidra Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.