Pr 186 KM 19.9 over Sonadora Creek
PoorPosted for loadRio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South of Rio Grande · Structure no. 004491
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 186 KM 19.9 over Sonadora Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 186 KM 19.9 over Sonadora Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 86 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 186 KM 19.9 over Sonadora Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Pr 186 KM 19.9 over Sonadora 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 186 KM 19.9 over Sonadora Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 186 KM 19.9 over Sonadora Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 186 KM 19.9 over Sonadora Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.