US Bridges

Pr 836 1.1 KM over Camarones Creek

FairPosted for load

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Miles South of Guaynabo · Structure no. 008481

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 836 1.1 KM over Camarones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 836 1.1 KM over Camarones Creek in Guaynabo 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 836 1.1 KM
CrossesCamarones Creek
Location2 Miles South of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 836
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33377, -66.11131
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 836 1.1 KM over Camarones Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 836 1.1 KM over Camarones 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 836 1.1 KM over Camarones Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 836 1.1 KM over Camarones Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Pr 836 1.1 KM over Camarones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.