US Bridges

Cam Del Arroyata over Rio Arroyata

GoodPosted for load

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-172 KM 9.6 · Structure no. 030451

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cam Del Arroyata over Rio Arroyata is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cam Del Arroyata over Rio Arroyata in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCam Del Arroyata
CrossesRio Arroyata
LocationPR-172 KM 9.6
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18142, -66.18031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2017)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cam Del Arroyata over Rio Arroyata built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cam Del Arroyata over Rio Arroyata in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cam Del Arroyata over Rio Arroyata carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cam Del Arroyata over Rio Arroyata?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cam Del Arroyata over Rio Arroyata?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.