US Bridges

Off Pr 506 0.95 KM over Unnamed Creek

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.78K NE of Ponce City · Structure no. 029571

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 506 0.95 KM over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 506 0.95 KM over Unnamed Creek in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 506 0.95 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location7.78K NE of Ponce City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03891, -66.54842
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2017)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 506 0.95 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 506 0.95 KM over Unnamed 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 506 0.95 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 506 0.95 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 506 0.95 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.