US Bridges

Off Pr 838 0.2 KM over Los Frailes Creek

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.10 KM of Pr 838 · Structure no. 025981

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 838 0.2 KM over Los Frailes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 838 0.2 KM over Los Frailes Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 838 0.2 KM
CrossesLos Frailes Creek
Location0.10 KM of Pr 838
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36306, -66.103
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2017)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 838 0.2 KM over Los Frailes Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 838 0.2 KM 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 838 0.2 KM over Los Frailes Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 838 0.2 KM over Los Frailes Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 838 0.2 KM over Los Frailes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.