US Bridges

Pr 675 KM 0.3 over Cibuco River

Poor

Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM Int PR676 & Pr · Structure no. 006501

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
137 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 675 KM 0.3 over Cibuco River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 675 KM 0.3 over Cibuco River in Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2025. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPr 675 KM 0.3
CrossesCibuco River
Location0.3 KM Int PR676 & Pr
RouteState Highway 675
Coordinates18.42199, -66.34413
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2017)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$786,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 675 KM 0.3 over Cibuco River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 675 KM 0.3 over Cibuco River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 675 KM 0.3 over Cibuco River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 675 KM 0.3 over Cibuco River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 675 KM 0.3 over Cibuco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.