US Bridges

Leopoldo Cepeda ST over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Community El COQUí · Structure no. 030141

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leopoldo Cepeda ST over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leopoldo Cepeda ST over Unnamed Creek in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 19 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,288 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLeopoldo Cepeda ST
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationCommunity El COQUí
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97822, -66.22646
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2015)
Projected traffic15,288 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leopoldo Cepeda ST over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Leopoldo Cepeda ST over Unnamed 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Leopoldo Cepeda ST over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Leopoldo Cepeda ST over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Leopoldo Cepeda ST over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.