US Bridges

Pr 176 10.4 KM over Chorros Creek

PoorPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM North Int Pr 843 · Structure no. 003971

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 176 10.4 KM over Chorros Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 176 10.4 KM over Chorros Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 176 10.4 KM
CrossesChorros Creek
Location1.2 KM North Int Pr 843
RouteState Highway 176
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32423, -66.03666
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 176 10.4 KM over Chorros Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 176 10.4 KM over Chorros 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 176 10.4 KM over Chorros Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 176 10.4 KM over Chorros Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 176 10.4 KM over Chorros Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.