US Bridges

Pr 383 0.9 KM over Cedro Creek

FairPosted for load

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM West of PE¥UELA · Structure no. 008691

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 383 0.9 KM over Cedro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 383 0.9 KM over Cedro Creek in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 383 0.9 KM
CrossesCedro Creek
Location1 KM West of PE¥UELA
RouteState Highway 383
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05535, -66.72842
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 383 0.9 KM over Cedro Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Pr 383 0.9 KM over Cedro 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 383 0.9 KM over Cedro Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 383 0.9 KM over Cedro Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 383 0.9 KM over Cedro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.