Pr 996 1.2 KM over LA Mina Creek
FairVieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM S W of Isabel II · Structure no. 007891
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 996 1.2 KM over LA Mina Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 996 1.2 KM over LA Mina Creek in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 64 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 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 996 1.2 KM over LA Mina Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Pr 996 1.2 KM over LA Mina 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 996 1.2 KM over LA Mina Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 996 1.2 KM over LA Mina Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 996 1.2 KM over LA Mina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.