US Bridges

Off Pr 156 over Narajos Creek

Good

Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM SW of Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 024991

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 156 over Narajos Creek is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 156 over Narajos Creek in Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 156
CrossesNarajos Creek
Location8 KM SW of Aguas Buenas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAguas Buenas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23738, -66.15543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic120 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 156 over Narajos Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 156 over Narajos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 156 over Narajos Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 156 over Narajos Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 156 over Narajos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.