Pr 176 6.1 KM over Las CURÍAS Creek
PoorSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM S E of Guaynabo · Structure no. 003991
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 176 6.1 KM over Las CURÍAS Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 176 6.1 KM over Las CURÍAS Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 176 6.1 KM over Las CURÍAS Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 176 6.1 KM over Las CURÍAS 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 176 6.1 KM over Las CURÍAS Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 176 6.1 KM over Las CURÍAS Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 176 6.1 KM over Las CURÍAS Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.