US Bridges

Pr 966 over Jimenez Creek

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM S E of Rio Grande · Structure no. 009961

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 966 over Jimenez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 966 over Jimenez Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 966
CrossesJimenez Creek
Location7 KM S E of Rio Grande
RouteState Highway 966
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33308, -65.79081
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 966 over Jimenez Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 966 over Jimenez 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 966 over Jimenez Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 966 over Jimenez Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 966 over Jimenez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.