US Bridges

Pr 303 over Plantina Creek

Fair

Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South East of Lajas · Structure no. 013901

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 303 over Plantina Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 303 over Plantina Creek in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 303
CrossesPlantina Creek
Location6 KM South East of Lajas
RouteState Highway 303
CountyLajas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.02889, -67.07572
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2017)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 303 over Plantina Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 303 over Plantina 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 303 over Plantina Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 303 over Plantina Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 303 over Plantina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.