US Bridges

Pr 137 over Grande Creek

Fair

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Northwest of Morovis · Structure no. 024431

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 137 over Grande Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 137 over Grande Creek in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,800 by 2025. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 137
CrossesGrande Creek
Location5 KM Northwest of Morovis
RouteState Highway 137
CountyMorovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35828, -66.42711
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2017)
Projected traffic22,800 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 137 over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 137 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 137 over Grande Creek carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 137 over Grande Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 137 over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.