US Bridges

Pr 6685 over Toyo Creek

Fair

Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM North of Ciales · Structure no. 003221

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 6685 over Toyo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pr 6685 over Toyo Creek in Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 6685
CrossesToyo Creek
Location4 KM North of Ciales
RouteState Highway 6685
CountyManati Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36562, -66.47571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 6685 over Toyo Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 6685 over Toyo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 6685 over Toyo Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 6685 over Toyo Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 6685 over Toyo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.