Pr 106 over Gandel Creek
PoorPosted for loadMayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM East of Mayaguez · Structure no. 002171
- Built
- 1884
- 141 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 106 over Gandel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 106 over Gandel Creek in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 141 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 106 over Gandel Creek built?
It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Pr 106 over Gandel 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 106 over Gandel Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 106 over Gandel Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 106 over Gandel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.