US Bridges

Pr 762 0.9 KM over Arriba Creek

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 KM North of Arroyo · Structure no. 003331

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 762 0.9 KM over Arriba Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 762 0.9 KM over Arriba Creek in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 762 0.9 KM
CrossesArriba Creek
Location9 KM North of Arroyo
RouteState Highway 762
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05133, -66.0581
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.3 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$618,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 762 0.9 KM over Arriba Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 762 0.9 KM over Arriba 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 762 0.9 KM over Arriba Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 762 0.9 KM over Arriba Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Pr 762 0.9 KM over Arriba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.