US Bridges

Pr 887 over Blasina Creek

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Carolina · Structure no. 020351

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,800
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 887 over Blasina Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 887 over Blasina Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,600 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 887
CrossesBlasina Creek
Location2 KM West of Carolina
RouteState Highway 887
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38572, -65.9784
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2001)
Projected traffic29,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 887 over Blasina Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Pr 887 over Blasina 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 887 over Blasina Creek carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 887 over Blasina Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 887 over Blasina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.