US Bridges

Pr 191 over Creek

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM East of Rio Grande · Structure no. 016021

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 191 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 191 over Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 191
CrossesCreek
Location7 KM East of Rio Grande
RouteState Highway 191
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36917, -65.77
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 191 over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 191 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 191 over Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 191 over Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 191 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.