US Bridges

Pr 194 0.9 KM over Fajardo Creek

Fair

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM West of Fajardo · Structure no. 018291

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 194 0.9 KM over Fajardo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 194 0.9 KM over Fajardo Creek in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,300 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 194 0.9 KM
CrossesFajardo Creek
Location2.5 KM West of Fajardo
RouteState Highway 194
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34481, -65.66514
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2017)
Projected traffic21,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 194 0.9 KM over Fajardo Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 194 0.9 KM over Fajardo 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 194 0.9 KM over Fajardo Creek carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 194 0.9 KM over Fajardo Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 194 0.9 KM over Fajardo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.