US Bridges

PR-204 0.7 KM over Ceiba Norte Creek

GoodPosted for load

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.59 Km. Sw. Las Piedras · Structure no. 028291

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-204 0.7 KM over Ceiba Norte Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-204 0.7 KM over Ceiba Norte Creek in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2025. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-204 0.7 KM
CrossesCeiba Norte Creek
Location2.59 Km. Sw. Las Piedras
RouteState Highway 204
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17972, -65.88972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2017)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-204 0.7 KM over Ceiba Norte Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-204 0.7 KM over Ceiba Norte 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does PR-204 0.7 KM over Ceiba Norte Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-204 0.7 KM over Ceiba Norte Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns PR-204 0.7 KM over Ceiba Norte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.