US Bridges

Pr 901 over Arenas Creek

Fair

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Mile S.E. of Maunabo · Structure no. 026591

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 901 over Arenas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 901 over Arenas Creek in Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 901
CrossesArenas Creek
Location1 Mile S.E. of Maunabo
RouteState Highway 901
CountyMaunabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00135, -65.89491
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 901 over Arenas Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 901 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 901 over Arenas Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 901 over Arenas Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 901 over Arenas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.