Pr 676 7.3 KM over Cibuco River
PoorClosed to trafficVega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM East of Vega Baja · Structure no. 005121
- Built
- 1886
- 139 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 676 7.3 KM over Cibuco River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 676 7.3 KM over Cibuco River in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1886, so it is 139 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 676 7.3 KM over Cibuco River built?
It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 676 7.3 KM 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 676 7.3 KM over Cibuco River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pr 676 7.3 KM over Cibuco River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 676 7.3 KM over Cibuco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.