US Bridges

Pr 936 5.7 KM over Boqueron Creek

Fair

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.45 KM SE of Las Piedras · Structure no. 028641

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 936 5.7 KM over Boqueron Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 936 5.7 KM over Boqueron Creek in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 936 5.7 KM
CrossesBoqueron Creek
Location5.45 KM SE of Las Piedras
RouteState Highway 936
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21598, -65.83682
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2017)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 936 5.7 KM over Boqueron Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 936 5.7 KM over Boqueron 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 936 5.7 KM over Boqueron Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 936 5.7 KM over Boqueron Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 936 5.7 KM over Boqueron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.