US Bridges

Pr 20 PR169 .25 KM over Frailes Creek

GoodPosted for load

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.40 KM NW of Guaynabo · Structure no. 029161

Built
2012
13 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 20 PR169 .25 KM over Frailes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 20 PR169 .25 KM over Frailes Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,600 by 2025. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 20 PR169 .25 KM
CrossesFrailes Creek
Location4.40 KM NW of Guaynabo
RouteInterstate 0
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36645, -66.10977
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,400 (2017)
Projected traffic107,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 20 PR169 .25 KM over Frailes Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pr 20 PR169 .25 KM over Frailes 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 20 PR169 .25 KM over Frailes Creek carry?

About 85,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 20 PR169 .25 KM over Frailes Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 20 PR169 .25 KM over Frailes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.