US Bridges

Off Pr 747 0.2 KM over Trinidad Creek

Poor

Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM North of Guayama · Structure no. 024641

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 747 0.2 KM over Trinidad Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 747 0.2 KM over Trinidad Creek in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 747 0.2 KM
CrossesTrinidad Creek
Location5 KM North of Guayama
CountyGuayama Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03306, -66.106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 747 0.2 KM over Trinidad Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 747 0.2 KM over Trinidad Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 747 0.2 KM over Trinidad Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 747 0.2 KM over Trinidad Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 747 0.2 KM over Trinidad Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.