US Bridges

Pr 155 over Creek

Fair

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM South of Morovis · Structure no. 013981

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 155 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 155 over Creek in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 155
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 KM South of Morovis
RouteState Highway 155
CountyMorovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31486, -66.40744
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 155 over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 155 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 155 over Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 155 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 155 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.