US Bridges

Pr 402 over Abad Creek

Good

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms NW of A¥ASCO · Structure no. 024231

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 402 over Abad Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 402 over Abad Creek in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPr 402
CrossesAbad Creek
Location2 Kms NW of A¥ASCO
RouteState Highway 402
Coordinates18.30019, -67.15763
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2017)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 402 over Abad Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 402 over Abad Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 402 over Abad Creek carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 402 over Abad Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Pr 402 over Abad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.