US Bridges

Pr 115 1.15 KM over Unknown Creek

Good

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms West of A¥ASCO · Structure no. 031541

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 115 1.15 KM over Unknown Creek is a other culvert carrying Pr 115 1.15 KM over Unknown Creek in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 115 1.15 KM
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location3 Kms West of A¥ASCO
RouteState Highway 115
CountyAnasco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28722, -67.16972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2017)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 115 1.15 KM over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 115 1.15 KM over Unknown 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 115 1.15 KM over Unknown Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 115 1.15 KM over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 115 1.15 KM over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.