US Bridges

Pr 827 over Cancel Creek

Fair

Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 KM S E of Toa Alta · Structure no. 017731

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 827 over Cancel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 827 over Cancel Creek in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,224 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 827
CrossesCancel Creek
Location9 KM S E of Toa Alta
RouteState Highway 827
CountyToa Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33674, -66.21317
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2000)
Projected traffic3,224 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 827 over Cancel Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 827 over Cancel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 827 over Cancel Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 827 over Cancel Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Pr 827 over Cancel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.