US Bridges

Pr 30 over El Mamey Creek

Fair

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.6 KM E S E of Gurabo · Structure no. 010831

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 over El Mamey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 30 over El Mamey Creek in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 84,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,100 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 30
CrossesEl Mamey Creek
Location3.6 KM E S E of Gurabo
RouteState Highway 30
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24654, -65.94541
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,200 (2017)
Projected traffic127,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 over El Mamey Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 30 over El Mamey 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 30 over El Mamey Creek carry?

About 84,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 over El Mamey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pr 30 over El Mamey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.