US Bridges

Pr 181 over Creek

FairPosted for load

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM S W of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 015471

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 181 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 181 over Creek in San Lorenzo 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 181
CrossesCreek
Location8 KM S W of San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 181
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12311, -65.9862
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 181 over Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 181 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 181 over Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 181 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 181 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.