US Bridges

Pr 31 16.2 KM over Los Rabanos Creek

Fair

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM East of Juncos · Structure no. 027211

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 31 16.2 KM over Los Rabanos Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 31 16.2 KM over Los Rabanos Creek in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 31 16.2 KM
CrossesLos Rabanos Creek
Location8 KM East of Juncos
RouteState Highway 31
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2285, -65.84014
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 31 16.2 KM over Los Rabanos Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 31 16.2 KM over Los Rabanos 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 31 16.2 KM over Los Rabanos Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 31 16.2 KM over Los Rabanos Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 31 16.2 KM over Los Rabanos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.