US Bridges

Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Vaca Creek

Fair

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3KMS. West of Naguabo · Structure no. 025411

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,942
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Vaca Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Vaca Creek in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,942 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,942 by 2020. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp PR970 to PR53
CrossesVaca Creek
Location3KMS. West of Naguabo
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21644, -65.76404
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,942 (2006)
Projected traffic4,942 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Vaca Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Vaca 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 Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Vaca Creek carry?

About 2,942 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Vaca Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Vaca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.