US Bridges

Off Pr 825 4.2 KM over Unknown Creek

FairPosted for load

Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM SE Trujillo Alto · Structure no. 026911

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 825 4.2 KM over Unknown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 825 4.2 KM over Unknown 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 825 4.2 KM
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location8 KM SE Trujillo Alto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrujillo Alto Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31177, -65.96826
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.1 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 825 4.2 KM over Unknown Creek built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 825 4.2 KM over Unknown 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 825 4.2 KM over Unknown Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 825 4.2 KM over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 825 4.2 KM over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.