US Bridges

Pr 9936 0.2 KM over Arenas Creek

FairPosted for load

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM N W of Las Piedras · Structure no. 013621

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 9936 0.2 KM over Arenas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 9936 0.2 KM over Arenas Creek in Las Piedras 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 9936 0.2 KM
CrossesArenas Creek
Location1 KM N W of Las Piedras
RouteState Highway 9936
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20003, -65.86589
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 9936 0.2 KM over Arenas Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 9936 0.2 KM over Arenas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 9936 0.2 KM over Arenas Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 9936 0.2 KM over Arenas Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 9936 0.2 KM over Arenas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.