US Bridges

Pr 950 8.3 KM over PE¥A Pobre Creek

Fair

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM West of Naguabo · Structure no. 010191

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 950 8.3 KM over PE¥A Pobre Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 950 8.3 KM over PE¥A Pobre Creek in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 950 8.3 KM
CrossesPE¥A Pobre Creek
Location4 KM West of Naguabo
RouteState Highway 950
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21853, -65.79119
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 950 8.3 KM over PE¥A Pobre Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 950 8.3 KM over PE¥A Pobre 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 950 8.3 KM over PE¥A Pobre Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 950 8.3 KM over PE¥A Pobre Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 950 8.3 KM over PE¥A Pobre Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.