US Bridges

PR-751 over Pitahaya Creek

Fair

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms North Arroyo Town · Structure no. 029211

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-751 over Pitahaya Creek is a concrete culvert carrying PR-751 over Pitahaya Creek in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-751
CrossesPitahaya Creek
Location2 Kms North Arroyo Town
RouteState Highway 751
CountyArroyo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99583, -66.06071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-751 over Pitahaya Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-751 over Pitahaya 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does PR-751 over Pitahaya Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is PR-751 over Pitahaya Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns PR-751 over Pitahaya Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.