US Bridges

Pr 175 over Carraizo Creek

Fair

Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 KM S of Trujillo Alto · Structure no. 006811

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 175 over Carraizo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 175 over Carraizo Creek in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 175
CrossesCarraizo Creek
Location6.5 KM S of Trujillo Alto
RouteState Highway 175
CountyTrujillo Alto Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32111, -66.02472
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2017)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 175 over Carraizo Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 175 over Carraizo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 175 over Carraizo Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 175 over Carraizo Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 175 over Carraizo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.