Off Pr 173 over Grande Creek
PoorAibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.32KM North of Pr 173 · Structure no. 023941
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Off Pr 173 over Grande Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 173 over Grande Creek in Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Off Pr 173 over Grande Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Off Pr 173 over Grande 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Off Pr 173 over Grande Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Off Pr 173 over Grande Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Off Pr 173 over Grande Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.