US Bridges

Pr 933 3.1 KM over Unknown Creek

FairPosted for load

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 Kms West of Juncos · Structure no. 023281

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 933 3.1 KM over Unknown Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 933 3.1 KM over Unknown Creek in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 933 3.1 KM
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location1.5 Kms West of Juncos
RouteState Highway 933
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23225, -65.94147
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 933 3.1 KM over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 933 3.1 KM over Unknown 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 933 3.1 KM over Unknown Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 933 3.1 KM over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 933 3.1 KM over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.