US Bridges

Pr 827 7.0 KM over Pinas Creek

Fair

Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM SE of Toa Alta · Structure no. 024851

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 827 7.0 KM over Pinas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 827 7.0 KM over Pinas Creek in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 827 7.0 KM
CrossesPinas Creek
Location3 KM SE of Toa Alta
RouteState Highway 827
CountyToa Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36349, -66.23065
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 827 7.0 KM over Pinas Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 827 7.0 KM over Pinas 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 827 7.0 KM over Pinas Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 827 7.0 KM over Pinas Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 827 7.0 KM over Pinas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.