US Bridges

Pr 495 over Los Morones Creek

Good

Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM from Int Pr 420 · Structure no. 010431

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 495 over Los Morones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 495 over Los Morones Creek in Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 495
CrossesLos Morones Creek
Location3 KM from Int Pr 420
RouteState Highway 495
CountyMoca Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33768, -67.08031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 495 over Los Morones Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 495 over Los Morones 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 495 over Los Morones Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 495 over Los Morones Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Pr 495 over Los Morones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.