US Bridges

Pr 775 over PIñAS Creek

FairPosted for load

Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM South of Comerio · Structure no. 005391

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 775 over PIñAS Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 775 over PIñAS Creek in Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 775
CrossesPIñAS Creek
Location0.5 KM South of Comerio
RouteState Highway 775
CountyComerio Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21472, -66.22611
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 775 over PIñAS Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 775 over PIñAS 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 775 over PIñAS Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 775 over PIñAS Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 775 over PIñAS Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.