US Bridges

Off Pr 181 6.4 KM over Prieta Creek

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.4 KM SW of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 025011

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 181 6.4 KM over Prieta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 181 6.4 KM over Prieta Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 181 6.4 KM
CrossesPrieta Creek
Location6.4 KM SW of San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 0
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.16352, -65.98414
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 181 6.4 KM over Prieta Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 181 6.4 KM over Prieta 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 181 6.4 KM over Prieta Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 181 6.4 KM over Prieta Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 181 6.4 KM over Prieta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.