US Bridges

Pr 823 5.5 KM over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM N E of Corozal · Structure no. 019931

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 823 5.5 KM over Unnamed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 823 5.5 KM over Unnamed Creek in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 823 5.5 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location3.5 KM N E of Corozal
RouteState Highway 823
CountyToa Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36722, -66.30083
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 823 5.5 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 823 5.5 KM 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 823 5.5 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 823 5.5 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 823 5.5 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.