US Bridges

Pr 5527 0.15 KM over Caricaboa Creek

Fair

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM S E of Jayuya · Structure no. 013641

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5527 0.15 KM over Caricaboa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 5527 0.15 KM over Caricaboa Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5527 0.15 KM
CrossesCaricaboa Creek
Location2.5 KM S E of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 5527
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20184, -66.58014
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 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 statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks1%
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

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$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5527 0.15 KM over Caricaboa Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5527 0.15 KM over Caricaboa 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 5527 0.15 KM over Caricaboa Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5527 0.15 KM over Caricaboa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Pr 5527 0.15 KM over Caricaboa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.