US Bridges

Pr 169 0.50 KM over Camarones Creek

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S E of Guaynabo · Structure no. 001821

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 169 0.50 KM over Camarones Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 169 0.50 KM over Camarones Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 104 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 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 169 0.50 KM
CrossesCamarones Creek
Location3 KM S E of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 169
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33313, -66.10161
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2017)
Projected traffic21,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 169 0.50 KM over Camarones Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Pr 169 0.50 KM over Camarones 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 169 0.50 KM over Camarones Creek carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 169 0.50 KM over Camarones Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 169 0.50 KM over Camarones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.