US Bridges

Pr 429 0.9 KM over Grande Creek

Fair

Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 Kms Set of Rincon · Structure no. 027041

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 429 0.9 KM over Grande Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 429 0.9 KM over Grande Creek in Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 429 0.9 KM
CrossesGrande Creek
Location3.5 Kms Set of Rincon
RouteState Highway 429
CountyRincon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31288, -67.23994
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 429 0.9 KM over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 429 0.9 KM over Grande 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 429 0.9 KM over Grande Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 429 0.9 KM over Grande Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 429 0.9 KM over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.