US Bridges

Pr 181 12.0 KM over Campo Azul Creek

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 12 KM West of Yabucoa · Structure no. 004091

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 181 12.0 KM over Campo Azul Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 181 12.0 KM over Campo Azul Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 181 12.0 KM
CrossesCampo Azul Creek
Location12 KM West of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 181
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06329, -65.99177
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2017)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 181 12.0 KM over Campo Azul Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 181 12.0 KM over Campo Azul 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 181 12.0 KM over Campo Azul Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 181 12.0 KM over Campo Azul Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 181 12.0 KM over Campo Azul Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.