Pr 857 over Lajas Creek
GoodCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.9 KM from Pr 3 · Structure no. 026551
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 857 over Lajas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 857 over Lajas Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 857 over Lajas Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 857 over Lajas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 857 over Lajas Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 857 over Lajas Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 857 over Lajas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.