US Bridges

Off Pr 186 26.7 KM over Grande Creek

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S E of Rio Grande · Structure no. 020831

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 186 26.7 KM over Grande Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 186 26.7 KM over Grande Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 186 26.7 KM
CrossesGrande Creek
Location5 KM S E of Rio Grande
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35085, -65.82196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$198,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 186 26.7 KM over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 186 26.7 KM over Grande 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 186 26.7 KM over Grande Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 186 26.7 KM over Grande Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 186 26.7 KM over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.