US Bridges

Pr 181 over Honda Creek

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 004201

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 181 over Honda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 181 over Honda Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2025. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 181
CrossesHonda Creek
Location6 KM South of San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 181
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13694, -65.98194
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 181 over Honda Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 181 over Honda 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 181 over Honda Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 181 over Honda Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 181 over Honda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.