US Bridges

Pr 30 over Creek

Good

Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.4 KM S W of Gurabo · Structure no. 019851

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 30 over Creek in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 68,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,000 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPr 30
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 KM S W of Gurabo
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates18.24823, -65.98496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,900 (2017)
Projected traffic104,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Pr 30 over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 30 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 30 over Creek carry?

About 68,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.