US Bridges

Pr 102 over Mendoza Creek

Fair

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM N W of Cabo Rojo · Structure no. 002071

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 102 over Mendoza Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 102 over Mendoza Creek in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 111 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 102
CrossesMendoza Creek
Location1 KM N W of Cabo Rojo
RouteState Highway 102
CountyCabo Rojo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08828, -67.14842
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2017)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$353,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 102 over Mendoza Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Pr 102 over Mendoza 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 102 over Mendoza Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 102 over Mendoza Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 102 over Mendoza Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.