Pr 102 28.6 KM over Mercado Creek
PoorSan German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.4 KM West of San German · Structure no. 006471
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 102 28.6 KM over Mercado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 102 28.6 KM over Mercado Creek in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4 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, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 102 28.6 KM over Mercado Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 102 28.6 KM over Mercado 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 102 28.6 KM over Mercado Creek carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pr 102 28.6 KM over Mercado Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 102 28.6 KM over Mercado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.