US Bridges

Pr 156 over Higuero Creek

Fair

Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM West PR156 & P · Structure no. 018541

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 156 over Higuero Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 156 over Higuero Creek in Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 156
CrossesHiguero Creek
Location0.5 KM West PR156 & P
RouteState Highway 156
CountyComerio Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23526, -66.21473
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 156 over Higuero Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 156 over Higuero 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 156 over Higuero Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 156 over Higuero Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 156 over Higuero Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.