US Bridges

Pr 167 1.7 KM over DO¥A Elena Creek

Fair

Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM North of Comerio · Structure no. 026101

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 167 1.7 KM over DO¥A Elena Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 167 1.7 KM over DO¥A Elena Creek in Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 167 1.7 KM
CrossesDO¥A Elena Creek
Location4.5 KM North of Comerio
RouteState Highway 167
CountyComerio Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24944, -66.20727
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2017)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 167 1.7 KM over DO¥A Elena Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 167 1.7 KM over DO¥A Elena 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 167 1.7 KM over DO¥A Elena Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 167 1.7 KM over DO¥A Elena Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 167 1.7 KM over DO¥A Elena Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.