Pr 873 0.7 KM over Frailes Creek
PoorSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.4 KM East of Guaynabo · Structure no. 000041
- Built
- 1855
- 170 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 396 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 873 0.7 KM over Frailes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 873 0.7 KM over Frailes Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1855 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 170 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.
It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2025. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 873 0.7 KM over Frailes Creek built?
It was built in 1855, making it 170 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is Pr 873 0.7 KM over Frailes 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 873 0.7 KM over Frailes Creek carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 873 0.7 KM over Frailes Creek?
The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 873 0.7 KM over Frailes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.