US Bridges

Pr 184 8.85 KM over Quebrada Arriba Creek

Good

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.5 KM NW of Patillas · Structure no. 028101

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 184 8.85 KM over Quebrada Arriba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 184 8.85 KM over Quebrada Arriba Creek in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2025. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 184 8.85 KM
CrossesQuebrada Arriba Creek
Location8.5 KM NW of Patillas
RouteState Highway 184
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05278, -66.05014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 184 8.85 KM over Quebrada Arriba Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 184 8.85 KM over Quebrada Arriba Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 184 8.85 KM over Quebrada Arriba Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 184 8.85 KM over Quebrada Arriba Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 184 8.85 KM over Quebrada Arriba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.