US Bridges

Pr 131 over LA Siete Creek

FairPosted for load

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S W of Adjuntas · Structure no. 002661

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 131 over LA Siete Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 131 over LA Siete Creek in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPr 131
CrossesLA Siete Creek
Location5 KM S W of Adjuntas
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates18.14763, -66.7699
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$593,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 131 over LA Siete Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 131 over LA Siete 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 131 over LA Siete Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 131 over LA Siete Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 131 over LA Siete Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.