US Bridges

Pr 106 over LA Cuchilla Creek

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.9 KM East of Int Pr 2 · Structure no. 002161

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 106 over LA Cuchilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 106 over LA Cuchilla Creek in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 120 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 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 106
CrossesLA Cuchilla Creek
Location0.9 KM East of Int Pr 2
RouteState Highway 106
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20806, -67.12701
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2017)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$37,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 106 over LA Cuchilla Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Pr 106 over LA Cuchilla 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 106 over LA Cuchilla Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 106 over LA Cuchilla Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 106 over LA Cuchilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.