US Bridges

Pr 690 over Honda Creek

FairPosted for load

Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.4 KM N W of Vega Alta · Structure no. 017561

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 690 over Honda Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 690 over Honda Creek in Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 690
CrossesHonda Creek
Location2.4 KM N W of Vega Alta
RouteState Highway 690
CountyVega Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42606, -66.34
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2017)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 690 over Honda Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 690 over Honda 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 690 over Honda Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 690 over Honda Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 690 over Honda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.