US Bridges

Off Pr 173 over Honda Creek

PoorPosted for load

Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM N W of Aibonito · Structure no. 022541

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 173 over Honda Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 173 over Honda Creek in Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 173
CrossesHonda Creek
Location6 KM N W of Aibonito
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAibonito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15775, -66.23383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 173 over Honda Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 173 over Honda Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 173 over Honda Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 173 over Honda Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 173 over Honda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.