US Bridges

Pr 5553 over Creek

Fair

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.0 Kms S.W. of Villalba · Structure no. 025651

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5553 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 5553 over Creek in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5553
CrossesCreek
Location7.0 Kms S.W. of Villalba
RouteState Highway 5520
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09844, -66.44911
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$271,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5553 over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5553 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 5553 over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5553 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5553 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.