US Bridges

Pr 838 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM N E Int PR199 & · Structure no. 019181

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,581
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 838 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 838 over Unnamed Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,476 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 838
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1 KM N E Int PR199 &
RouteState Highway 838
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36578, -66.0967
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,581 (2011)
Projected traffic18,476 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$509,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 838 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 838 over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 838 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 11,581 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 838 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 838 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.