US Bridges

Off 383 0.5 KM over Cedro Creek

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM N.W. of PE¥UE · Structure no. 023931

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off 383 0.5 KM over Cedro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Off 383 0.5 KM over Cedro Creek in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff 383 0.5 KM
CrossesCedro Creek
Location0.5 KM N.W. of PE¥UE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05502, -66.72642
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off 383 0.5 KM over Cedro Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off 383 0.5 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Off 383 0.5 KM over Cedro Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off 383 0.5 KM over Cedro Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Off 383 0.5 KM over Cedro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.