US Bridges

Pr 174 over Santa Olaya Creek

Good

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM South of Bayamon · Structure no. 023201

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 174 over Santa Olaya Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 174 over Santa Olaya Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 174
CrossesSanta Olaya Creek
Location8 KM South of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 174
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32766, -66.14243
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2017)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 174 over Santa Olaya Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 174 over Santa Olaya 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 174 over Santa Olaya Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 174 over Santa Olaya Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 174 over Santa Olaya Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.