Pr 1 over Juan Orraca Creek
FairPosted for loadCayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South West of Cayey · Structure no. 000171
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1945
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 1 over Juan Orraca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 over Juan Orraca Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 96 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 1 over Juan Orraca Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.
What condition is Pr 1 over Juan Orraca 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 1 over Juan Orraca Creek carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 1 over Juan Orraca Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 1 over Juan Orraca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.