US Bridges

Pr 988 12.2 KM over Pitahaya Creek

Poor

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM South of Luquillo · Structure no. 006291

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 988 12.2 KM over Pitahaya Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 988 12.2 KM over Pitahaya Creek in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 988 12.2 KM
CrossesPitahaya Creek
Location3 KM South of Luquillo
RouteState Highway 988
CountyLuquillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34199, -65.71594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 988 12.2 KM over Pitahaya Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 988 12.2 KM over Pitahaya Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 988 12.2 KM over Pitahaya Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 988 12.2 KM over Pitahaya Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 988 12.2 KM over Pitahaya Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.