US Bridges

Off Pr 852 KM 14.2 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8KM SE of Trujillo Alto · Structure no. 026901

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 852 KM 14.2 over Unnamed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 852 KM 14.2 over Unnamed Creek in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 852 KM 14.2
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location8KM SE of Trujillo Alto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrujillo Alto Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31181, -65.96832
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2017)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 852 KM 14.2 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 852 KM 14.2 over Unnamed 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 852 KM 14.2 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 852 KM 14.2 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 852 KM 14.2 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.