US Bridges

Pr 174 13.8 KM over Sonadora Creek

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 KM NW of Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 024791

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 174 13.8 KM over Sonadora Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 174 13.8 KM over Sonadora Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 174 13.8 KM
CrossesSonadora Creek
Location6.5 KM NW of Aguas Buenas
RouteState Highway 174
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2975, -66.1375
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating90.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2017)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 174 13.8 KM over Sonadora Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 174 13.8 KM over Sonadora 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 174 13.8 KM over Sonadora Creek carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 174 13.8 KM over Sonadora Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Pr 174 13.8 KM over Sonadora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.