US Bridges

Off Pr 167 5.6 KM over Mula Creek

FairPosted for load

Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.3 KM South Int Pr 164 · Structure no. 003731

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 167 5.6 KM over Mula Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 167 5.6 KM over Mula Creek in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 117 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 167 5.6 KM
CrossesMula Creek
Location3.3 KM South Int Pr 164
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNaranjito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27682, -66.20762
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$464,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 167 5.6 KM over Mula Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Off Pr 167 5.6 KM over Mula 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 Off Pr 167 5.6 KM over Mula Creek carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 167 5.6 KM over Mula Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 167 5.6 KM over Mula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.