US Bridges

Pr 4417 over Mamey Creek

Fair

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM East of Aguada · Structure no. 012971

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 4417 over Mamey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 4417 over Mamey Creek in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPr 4417
CrossesMamey Creek
Location5 KM East of Aguada
RouteState Highway 4417
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37386, -67.1409
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 4417 over Mamey Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 4417 over Mamey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 4417 over Mamey Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 4417 over Mamey Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 4417 over Mamey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.