US Bridges

Pr 485 3.7 KM over Bellaca Creek

Fair

Quebradillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Northeast of Quebradilla · Structure no. 008301

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 485 3.7 KM over Bellaca Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 485 3.7 KM over Bellaca Creek in Quebradillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 485 3.7 KM
CrossesBellaca Creek
LocationNortheast of Quebradilla
RouteState Highway 485
CountyQuebradillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.47439, -66.90484
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2017)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$521,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 485 3.7 KM over Bellaca Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 485 3.7 KM over Bellaca 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 Pr 485 3.7 KM over Bellaca Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 485 3.7 KM over Bellaca Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Pr 485 3.7 KM over Bellaca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.