US Bridges

Pr 142 2.80 KM over Creek

Fair

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM NE of Corozal · Structure no. 026131

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 142 2.80 KM over Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 142 2.80 KM over Creek in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,300 by 2025. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 142 2.80 KM
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 KM NE of Corozal
RouteState Highway 142
CountyDorado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38459, -66.29415
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2017)
Projected traffic26,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 142 2.80 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 142 2.80 KM over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 142 2.80 KM over Creek carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 142 2.80 KM over Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 142 2.80 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.