US Bridges

Pr 486 11.85 KM over Abra Honda Creek

Fair

Camuy Municipio, Puerto Rico · 12.5 KM South of Camuy · Structure no. 014891

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 486 11.85 KM over Abra Honda Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 486 11.85 KM over Abra Honda Creek in Camuy Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 486 11.85 KM
CrossesAbra Honda Creek
Location12.5 KM South of Camuy
RouteState Highway 486
CountyCamuy Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38551, -66.8466
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 486 11.85 KM over Abra Honda Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 486 11.85 KM over Abra Honda 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 486 11.85 KM over Abra Honda Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 486 11.85 KM over Abra Honda Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 486 11.85 KM over Abra Honda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.