US Bridges

Pr 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega Creek

Poor

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 KM North Rio Grande · Structure no. E16211

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Other
Other
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 other other 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.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesPr 187 KM 29.9
CrossesLA Vega Creek
Location0.1 KM North Rio Grande
RouteState Highway 0_
Coordinates18.37806, -65.82861
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2017)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 187 KM 29.9 over LA Vega Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

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.