US Bridges

Pr 9958 0.2 KM over Cambalache Creek

Good

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 200 Mt from Pr 3 KM 19.7 · Structure no. 023091

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 9958 0.2 KM over Cambalache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 9958 0.2 KM over Cambalache Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 9958 0.2 KM
CrossesCambalache Creek
Location200 Mt from Pr 3 KM 19.7
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37639, -65.86749
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Pr 9958 0.2 KM over Cambalache Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 9958 0.2 KM over Cambalache 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 9958 0.2 KM over Cambalache Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 9958 0.2 KM over Cambalache Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 9958 0.2 KM over Cambalache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.