Pr 798 0.1 KM over Arenas Creek
FairPosted for loadCaguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM N E of Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 000051
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 798 0.1 KM over Arenas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 798 0.1 KM over Arenas Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 798 0.1 KM over Arenas Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 798 0.1 KM over Arenas 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 798 0.1 KM over Arenas Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 798 0.1 KM over Arenas Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 798 0.1 KM over Arenas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.