US Bridges

Local Road Off 506 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.78 KM NE of Ponce · Structure no. 029581

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road Off 506 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Road Off 506 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLocal Road Off 506
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location7.78 KM NE of Ponce
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates18.0359, -66.54568
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local Road Off 506 over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Road Off 506 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road Off 506 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road Off 506 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road Off 506 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.