US Bridges

Prmavera ST 0.2 KM over Grande Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 411 at 1.0 · Structure no. 017101

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prmavera ST 0.2 KM over Grande Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prmavera ST 0.2 KM over Grande Creek in Rincon 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPrmavera ST 0.2 KM
CrossesGrande Creek
LocationOff Pr 411 at 1.0
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.31697, -67.21679
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2017)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prmavera ST 0.2 KM over Grande Creek built?

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

What condition is Prmavera ST 0.2 KM over Grande Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Prmavera ST 0.2 KM over Grande Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prmavera ST 0.2 KM over Grande Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Prmavera ST 0.2 KM over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.