US Bridges

Pr 155 57.2 KM over Hicotea Creek

FairPosted for load

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM Int PR643 & Pr · Structure no. 014051

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 155 57.2 KM over Hicotea Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 155 57.2 KM over Hicotea Creek in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 155 57.2 KM
CrossesHicotea Creek
Location0.3 KM Int PR643 & Pr
RouteState Highway 155
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38156, -66.42281
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 155 57.2 KM over Hicotea Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 155 57.2 KM over Hicotea 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 155 57.2 KM over Hicotea Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 155 57.2 KM over Hicotea Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 155 57.2 KM over Hicotea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.