US Bridges

Pr 375 over Grande Creek

Fair

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Miles N of Guayanilla · Structure no. 010271

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 375 over Grande Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 375 over Grande Creek in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 375
CrossesGrande Creek
Location4 Miles N of Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 375
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07194, -66.7975
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 375 over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 375 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 375 over Grande Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 375 over Grande Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 375 over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.