US Bridges

Pr 969 1.2 KM over Creek

FairPosted for load

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Northwest of Naguabo · Structure no. 008181

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 969 1.2 KM over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 969 1.2 KM over Creek in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 969 1.2 KM
CrossesCreek
Location5 KM Northwest of Naguabo
RouteState Highway 969
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24046, -65.77476
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$150,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 969 1.2 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 969 1.2 KM 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 969 1.2 KM over Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 969 1.2 KM over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 969 1.2 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.