US Bridges

Pr 568 over Grande Creek

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.8 KM Int PR568 & Pr · Structure no. 005021

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 568 over Grande Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 568 over Grande Creek in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 100 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 568
CrossesGrande Creek
Location0.8 KM Int PR568 & Pr
RouteState Highway 568
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26433, -66.34639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 568 over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pr 568 over Grande 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 568 over Grande Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 568 over Grande Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 568 over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.