US Bridges

Off Pr 866 over Creek

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · At South of Pr 22 · Structure no. 019381

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 866 over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 866 over Creek in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 866
CrossesCreek
LocationAt South of Pr 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41839, -66.1913
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2005)
Projected traffic350 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 866 over Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 866 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 866 over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 866 over Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 866 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.