US Bridges

Parque De NI¥ over Frailes Creek

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM Off Pr 169 · Structure no. 018901

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parque De NI¥ over Frailes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parque De NI¥ over Frailes Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesParque De NI¥
CrossesFrailes Creek
Location1 KM Off Pr 169
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36401, -66.11846
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2005)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parque De NI¥ over Frailes Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parque De NI¥ over Frailes 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Parque De NI¥ over Frailes Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parque De NI¥ over Frailes Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Parque De NI¥ over Frailes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.