US Bridges

Pr 165 19.85 KM over Unnamed Creek

Good

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.1 KM N E of Dorado · Structure no. 007991

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 165 19.85 KM over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 165 19.85 KM over Unnamed Creek in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 165 19.85 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.1 KM N E of Dorado
RouteState Highway 165
CountyDorado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.46674, -66.24987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2017)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$499,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 165 19.85 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 165 19.85 KM over Unnamed Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 165 19.85 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 165 19.85 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Pr 165 19.85 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.