US Bridges

Pr 167 0.2 KM over Cancel Creek

Poor

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 KM Southwest of Bayamon · Structure no. 003761

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 167 0.2 KM over Cancel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 167 0.2 KM over Cancel Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 167 0.2 KM
CrossesCancel Creek
Location9 KM Southwest of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 167R
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33388, -66.19956
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2017)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 167 0.2 KM over Cancel Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 167 0.2 KM over Cancel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 167 0.2 KM over Cancel Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 167 0.2 KM over Cancel Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 167 0.2 KM over Cancel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.