US Bridges

Off Pr 132 14.3 KM over Celba Creek

Good

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms. East Penuelas · Structure no. 027471

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 132 14.3 KM over Celba Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 132 14.3 KM over Celba Creek in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 132 14.3 KM
CrossesCelba Creek
Location2 Kms. East Penuelas
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05126, -66.70637
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2017)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 132 14.3 KM over Celba Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 132 14.3 KM over Celba 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 132 14.3 KM over Celba Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 132 14.3 KM over Celba Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 132 14.3 KM over Celba Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.