US Bridges

Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Beatriz Creek

Fair

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1KM from PR-1 KM 51.5 · Structure no. 030291

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Beatriz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Beatriz Creek in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 1 51.5 KM
CrossesBeatriz Creek
Location0.1KM from PR-1 KM 51.5
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14564, -66.10997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2017)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Beatriz Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 1 51.5 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Beatriz Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Beatriz Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 1 51.5 KM over Beatriz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.