US Bridges

Pr 102 KM 9.6 over Unnamed Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.7 KM North of Cabo Rojo · Structure no. 002031

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 102 KM 9.6 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 102 KM 9.6 over Unnamed Creek in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 102 KM 9.6
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location8.7 KM North of Cabo Rojo
RouteState Highway 102
CountyCabo Rojo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15135, -67.17617
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2017)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 102 KM 9.6 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 102 KM 9.6 over Unnamed 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 102 KM 9.6 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 102 KM 9.6 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 102 KM 9.6 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.