US Bridges

Pr 974 1.4 KM over Creek

FairPosted for load

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Miles N E of Naguabo · Structure no. 010371

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 974 1.4 KM over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 974 1.4 KM over Creek in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 974 1.4 KM
CrossesCreek
Location4 Miles N E of Naguabo
RouteState Highway 974
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24153, -65.6899
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$379,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 974 1.4 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 974 1.4 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 974 1.4 KM over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 974 1.4 KM over Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 974 1.4 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.