US Bridges

Pr 402 3.1 KM over Larga Creek

Fair

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North West of A& · Structure no. 022351

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 402 3.1 KM over Larga Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 402 3.1 KM over Larga Creek in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 402 3.1 KM
CrossesLarga Creek
Location2 KM North West of A&
RouteState Highway 402
CountyAnasco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29886, -67.15351
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2017)
Projected traffic19,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 402 3.1 KM over Larga Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 402 3.1 KM over Larga 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 402 3.1 KM over Larga Creek carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 402 3.1 KM over Larga Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 402 3.1 KM over Larga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.