US Bridges

Pr 175 over Arenas Creek

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.4 KM N E of Int Pr 1 · Structure no. 005951

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 175 over Arenas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 175 over Arenas Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 175
CrossesArenas Creek
Location0.4 KM N E of Int Pr 1
RouteState Highway 175
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29718, -66.04835
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2017)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 175 over Arenas Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 175 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 175 over Arenas Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 175 over Arenas Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Pr 175 over Arenas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.