US Bridges

Pr 866 over Creek

Poor

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Northwest of Bayamon · Structure no. 016031

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 866 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 866 over Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 866
CrossesCreek
Location5 KM Northwest of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 866
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41895, -66.19531
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$894,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 866 over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 866 over 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 866 over Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 866 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 866 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.