Pr 191 KM 8.3 over El Salto Creek
FairRio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.3 KM S Int PR3 & Pr · Structure no. 004591
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 191 KM 8.3 over El Salto Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 191 KM 8.3 over El Salto Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 191 KM 8.3 over El Salto Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Pr 191 KM 8.3 over El Salto 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 191 KM 8.3 over El Salto Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 191 KM 8.3 over El Salto Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 191 KM 8.3 over El Salto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.