US Bridges

Hostos St. KM.0.2 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.49KM. NW PR-3 & 706 · Structure no. 030161

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hostos St. KM.0.2 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hostos St. KM.0.2 over Unnamed Creek in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,288 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHostos St. KM.0.2
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.49KM. NW PR-3 & 706
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97868, -66.23005
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2015)
Projected traffic15,288 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hostos St. KM.0.2 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hostos St. KM.0.2 over Unnamed 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hostos St. KM.0.2 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hostos St. KM.0.2 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hostos St. KM.0.2 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.