US Bridges

Pr 842 over Arenas Creek

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM North West of Caguas · Structure no. 008491

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 842 over Arenas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 842 over Arenas Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 842
CrossesArenas Creek
Location5 KM North West of Caguas
RouteState Highway 842
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30305, -66.06368
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2017)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 842 over Arenas Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 842 over Arenas 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 842 over Arenas Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 842 over Arenas Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 842 over Arenas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.