US Bridges

Pr 109 14.15 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek

FairPosted for load

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.1 KM East of A¥ASC · Structure no. 002241

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 109 14.15 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 109 14.15 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2025. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesPr 109 14.15 KM
CrossesCerro Gordo Creek
Location8.1 KM East of A¥ASC
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates18.28416, -67.06896
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 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic4,600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 109 14.15 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 109 14.15 KM over Cerro Gordo 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 14.15 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 109 14.15 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 109 14.15 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.