US Bridges

Pr 109 6.55 KM over Espino Creek

Fair

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM East of AÑASCO · Structure no. 002201

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 109 6.55 KM over Espino Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 109 6.55 KM over Espino Creek in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesPr 109 6.55 KM
CrossesEspino Creek
Location3 KM East of AÑASCO
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates18.28077, -67.11194
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 109 6.55 KM over Espino Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 109 6.55 KM over Espino 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 109 6.55 KM over Espino Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 109 6.55 KM over Espino Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 109 6.55 KM over Espino Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.