US Bridges

Pr 167 5.3 KM over Mula Creek

Fair

Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.3 Kms S. Int. Pr 164 · Structure no. 025571

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 167 5.3 KM over Mula Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 167 5.3 KM over Mula Creek in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2025. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 167 5.3 KM
CrossesMula Creek
Location3.3 Kms S. Int. Pr 164
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyNaranjito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27639, -66.20694
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2017)
Projected traffic19,900 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 167 5.3 KM over Mula Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 167 5.3 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 167 5.3 KM over Mula Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 167 5.3 KM over Mula Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 167 5.3 KM over Mula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.