US Bridges

Pr 31 19.6 KM over Pinero Creek

Fair

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM N W of Juncos · Structure no. 022881

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 31 19.6 KM over Pinero Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 31 19.6 KM over Pinero Creek in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPr 31 19.6 KM
CrossesPinero Creek
Location6 KM N W of Juncos
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates18.23613, -65.86974
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 31 19.6 KM over Pinero Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 31 19.6 KM over Pinero 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 31 19.6 KM over Pinero Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 31 19.6 KM over Pinero Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 31 19.6 KM over Pinero Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.