US Bridges

Pr 175 12 KM over Creek

Poor

Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM S W of Trujillo Alto · Structure no. 015321

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 175 12 KM over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 175 12 KM over Creek in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 175 12 KM
CrossesCreek
Location2 KM S W of Trujillo Alto
RouteState Highway 175
CountyTrujillo Alto Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35078, -66.01432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2017)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 175 12 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 175 12 KM over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 175 12 KM over Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 175 12 KM over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 175 12 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.