US Bridges

Pr 102 over Piedra Creek

Good

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM East of Cabo Rojo · Structure no. 023231

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 102 over Piedra Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 102 over Piedra Creek in Cabo Rojo 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 102
CrossesPiedra Creek
Location1 KM East of Cabo Rojo
RouteState Highway 102
CountyCabo Rojo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08823, -67.1354
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 102 over Piedra Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 102 over Piedra 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 102 over Piedra Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 102 over Piedra Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 102 over Piedra Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.