US Bridges

Pr 916 3.5 KM over Quebrada Grande Creek

Good

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 Km. S. of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 027051

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 916 3.5 KM over Quebrada Grande Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 916 3.5 KM over Quebrada Grande Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2025. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 916 3.5 KM
CrossesQuebrada Grande Creek
Location2.5 Km. S. of San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 916
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15877, -65.95312
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2017)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$95,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 916 3.5 KM over Quebrada Grande Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 916 3.5 KM over Quebrada Grande 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 916 3.5 KM over Quebrada Grande Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 916 3.5 KM over Quebrada Grande Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 916 3.5 KM over Quebrada Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.