US Bridges

Pr 1 over Quebradilla Creek

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM S W of Caguas · Structure no. 009611

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 over Quebradilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 over Quebradilla Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1
CrossesQuebradilla Creek
Location5.5 KM S W of Caguas
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18822, -66.05756
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2017)
Projected traffic23,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$683,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 over Quebradilla Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 over Quebradilla 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 1 over Quebradilla Creek carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 over Quebradilla Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 over Quebradilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.