US Bridges

Pr 852 0.05 KM over Dos Bocas Creek

Fair

Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM S E of Trujillo Alto · Structure no. 017241

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 852 0.05 KM over Dos Bocas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 852 0.05 KM over Dos Bocas Creek in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 852 0.05 KM
CrossesDos Bocas Creek
Location4 KM S E of Trujillo Alto
RouteState Highway 852
CountyTrujillo Alto Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33716, -65.98837
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2017)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$197,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 852 0.05 KM over Dos Bocas Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 852 0.05 KM over Dos Bocas 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 852 0.05 KM over Dos Bocas Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 852 0.05 KM over Dos Bocas Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 852 0.05 KM over Dos Bocas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.