US Bridges

Pr 176 over Buena Vista Creek

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM SE of San Juan · Structure no. 028681

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 176 over Buena Vista Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 176 over Buena Vista Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 176
CrossesBuena Vista Creek
Location4 KM SE of San Juan
RouteState Highway 21
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39091, -66.0663
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2017)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 176 over Buena Vista Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 176 over Buena Vista Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 176 over Buena Vista Creek carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 176 over Buena Vista Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 176 over Buena Vista Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.