Pr 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega Creek
PoorRio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 KM North Rio Grande · Structure no. 016211
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 3 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Pr 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega Creek carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.