US Bridges

Off Pr 513 1.8 KM over Creek

FairPosted for load

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM S W of Villalba · Structure no. 016041

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 513 1.8 KM over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 513 1.8 KM over Creek in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 513 1.8 KM
CrossesCreek
Location4.5 KM S W of Villalba
RouteCounty Highway 5513
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.105, -66.52
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 513 1.8 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 513 1.8 KM over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 513 1.8 KM over Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 513 1.8 KM over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 513 1.8 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.