US Bridges

Pr 567 over Grande Creek

FairPosted for load

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM Southwest of Morovis · Structure no. 004991

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 567 over Grande Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 567 over Grande Creek in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 567
CrossesGrande Creek
Location3 KM Southwest of Morovis
RouteState Highway 567
CountyMorovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32175, -66.43225
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$32,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 567 over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 567 over Grande 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 567 over Grande Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 567 over Grande Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 567 over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.