US Bridges

Pr 984 5.15 KM over Naranjo Creek

Fair

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 Miles S W of Fajardo · Structure no. 010181

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 984 5.15 KM over Naranjo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 984 5.15 KM over Naranjo Creek in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 984 5.15 KM
CrossesNaranjo Creek
Location2.5 Miles S W of Fajardo
RouteState Highway 984
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31219, -66.6855
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
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$473,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 984 5.15 KM over Naranjo Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 984 5.15 KM over Naranjo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 984 5.15 KM over Naranjo Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 984 5.15 KM over Naranjo Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 984 5.15 KM over Naranjo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.