US Bridges

Pr 199 over Los Frailes Creek

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM N E of Guaynabo Town · Structure no. 018991

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,800
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 199 over Los Frailes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 199 over Los Frailes Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 36 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,055 by 2025. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 199
CrossesLos Frailes Creek
Location4 KM N E of Guaynabo Town
RouteState Highway 199
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36273, -66.10229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,800 (2005)
Projected traffic53,055 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 199 over Los Frailes Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pr 199 over Los 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 Pr 199 over Los Frailes Creek carry?

About 36,800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 199 over Los Frailes Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 199 over Los Frailes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.