US Bridges

Pr 8860 over Creek

Good

Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM S W of Carolina · Structure no. 023251

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 8860 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 8860 over Creek in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,700 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 8860
CrossesCreek
Location6 KM S W of Carolina
RouteState Highway 8860
CountyTrujillo Alto Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36007, -66.00044
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2017)
Projected traffic33,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 8860 over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 8860 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 8860 over Creek carry?

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 8860 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 8860 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.