US Bridges

Pr 200R KM 0.30 over Cofresi Creek

Poor

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Isabel II Vieques · Structure no. 006311

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 200R KM 0.30 over Cofresi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 200R KM 0.30 over Cofresi Creek in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 200R KM 0.30
CrossesCofresi Creek
LocationAt Isabel II Vieques
RouteState Highway 200R
CountyVieques Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15146, -65.44282
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2017)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$832,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 200R KM 0.30 over Cofresi Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Pr 200R KM 0.30 over Cofresi Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 200R KM 0.30 over Cofresi Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 200R KM 0.30 over Cofresi Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 200R KM 0.30 over Cofresi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.