US Bridges

Pr 646 0.1 KM over Hicotea Creek

Good

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM S W of Vega Baja · Structure no. 026941

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 646 0.1 KM over Hicotea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 646 0.1 KM over Hicotea Creek in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 646 0.1 KM
CrossesHicotea Creek
Location7 KM S W of Vega Baja
RouteState Highway 646
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39067, -66.4137
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 646 0.1 KM over Hicotea Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 646 0.1 KM over Hicotea 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 646 0.1 KM over Hicotea Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 646 0.1 KM over Hicotea Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 646 0.1 KM over Hicotea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.