US Bridges

Pr 156 32.7 KM over Convento Creek

FairPosted for load

Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico · At COMERIO'S Town · Structure no. 016911

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 156 32.7 KM over Convento Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 156 32.7 KM over Convento Creek in Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 156 32.7 KM
CrossesConvento Creek
LocationAt COMERIO'S Town
RouteState Highway 156
CountyComerio Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22317, -66.22567
Functional classRural Major 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2017)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 156 32.7 KM over Convento Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 156 32.7 KM over Convento 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 156 32.7 KM over Convento Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 156 32.7 KM over Convento Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 156 32.7 KM over Convento Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.