US Bridges

Perimeter Rd. over El Toro Creek

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · SE of HWY 28 · Structure no. DAPASOBUC00C009

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Perimeter Rd. over El Toro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Perimeter Rd. over El Toro Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPerimeter Rd.
CrossesEl Toro Creek
LocationSE of HWY 28
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.419, -66.12802
Functional classRural 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perimeter Rd. over El Toro Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perimeter Rd. over El Toro 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Perimeter Rd. over El Toro Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Perimeter Rd. over El Toro Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Perimeter Rd. over El Toro Creek?

It is owned by the Army.