US Bridges

Off Pr 902 4.4 KM over Capeles Creek

PoorPosted for load

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM of Int PR181 & · Structure no. 022441

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 902 4.4 KM over Capeles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 902 4.4 KM over Capeles Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 902 4.4 KM
CrossesCapeles Creek
Location4.5 KM of Int PR181 &
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11096, -65.95256
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic250 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 902 4.4 KM over Capeles Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 902 4.4 KM over Capeles 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 902 4.4 KM over Capeles Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 902 4.4 KM over Capeles Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 902 4.4 KM over Capeles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.