US Bridges

Pr 171 0.7 KM over Arroyata Creek

Fair

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.55 KM South of Cidra · Structure no. 015191

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 171 0.7 KM over Arroyata Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 171 0.7 KM over Arroyata Creek in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 171 0.7 KM
CrossesArroyata Creek
Location0.55 KM South of Cidra
RouteState Highway 171
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.16921, -66.16168
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2017)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 171 0.7 KM over Arroyata Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 171 0.7 KM over Arroyata 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 171 0.7 KM over Arroyata Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 171 0.7 KM over Arroyata Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 171 0.7 KM over Arroyata Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.