US Bridges

Pr 824 over Cruz Creek

Fair

Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM South of Toa Alta · Structure no. 005471

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 824 over Cruz Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 824 over Cruz Creek in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 824
CrossesCruz Creek
Location4 KM South of Toa Alta
RouteState Highway 824
CountyToa Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35053, -66.24704
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2017)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$78,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 824 over Cruz Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 824 over Cruz 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 824 over Cruz Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 824 over Cruz Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 824 over Cruz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.