US Bridges

Offpr 9921 KM 1.65 over Waterway Channel

Fair

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5KMS South of Las Piedras · Structure no. 025481

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Offpr 9921 KM 1.65 over Waterway Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Offpr 9921 KM 1.65 over Waterway Channel in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOffpr 9921 KM 1.65
CrossesWaterway Channel
Location5KMS South of Las Piedras
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14649, -65.87217
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Offpr 9921 KM 1.65 over Waterway Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Offpr 9921 KM 1.65 over Waterway Channel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Offpr 9921 KM 1.65 over Waterway Channel carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Offpr 9921 KM 1.65 over Waterway Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Offpr 9921 KM 1.65 over Waterway Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.