US Bridges

Off Pr 115 21.8 KM over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · .1 Km. Sw. of Aguada. · Structure no. 028921

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 115 21.8 KM over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 115 21.8 KM over Unnamed Creek in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 115 21.8 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location.1 Km. Sw. of Aguada.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37974, -67.20028
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2017)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 115 21.8 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 115 21.8 KM over Unnamed 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 Off Pr 115 21.8 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 115 21.8 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 115 21.8 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.