US Bridges

Pr 630 over Cibuco River

Fair

Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM N W of Corozal · Structure no. 010521

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 630 over Cibuco River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 630 over Cibuco River in Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2025. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 630
CrossesCibuco River
Location4.5 KM N W of Corozal
RouteState Highway 630
CountyVega Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3681, -66.33338
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$652,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 630 over Cibuco River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 630 over Cibuco River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 630 over Cibuco River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 630 over Cibuco River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 630 over Cibuco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.