US Bridges

Off Pr 834 over Don Varo Creek

Good

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.20 Km. of Pr 834 · Structure no. 025971

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 834 over Don Varo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 834 over Don Varo Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 834
CrossesDon Varo Creek
Location0.20 Km. of Pr 834
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30222, -66.10606
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 834 over Don Varo Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 834 over Don Varo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 834 over Don Varo Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 834 over Don Varo Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 834 over Don Varo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.