US Bridges

Pr 156 46.45 KM over Mula Creek

FairPosted for load

Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM West of Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 003471

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 156 46.45 KM over Mula Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 156 46.45 KM over Mula Creek in Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 156 46.45 KM
CrossesMula Creek
Location3 KM West of Aguas Buenas
RouteState Highway 156
CountyAguas Buenas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24321, -66.12918
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 156 46.45 KM over Mula Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 156 46.45 KM over Mula 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 156 46.45 KM over Mula Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 156 46.45 KM over Mula Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 156 46.45 KM over Mula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.