US Bridges

Calle 7 0.4 KM over Quebrada Ceiba

FairPosted for load

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · _ · Structure no. 030911

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle 7 0.4 KM over Quebrada Ceiba is a concrete tee beam carrying Calle 7 0.4 KM over Quebrada Ceiba in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCalle 7 0.4 KM
CrossesQuebrada Ceiba
Location_
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05405, -66.71066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Calle 7 0.4 KM over Quebrada Ceiba built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calle 7 0.4 KM over Quebrada Ceiba 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Calle 7 0.4 KM over Quebrada Ceiba carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Calle 7 0.4 KM over Quebrada Ceiba?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Calle 7 0.4 KM over Quebrada Ceiba?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.