US Bridges

Off Pr 200 0.7 KM over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · Apolonia Gtngs 0.01 KM · Structure no. 011331

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 200 0.7 KM over Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Off Pr 200 0.7 KM over Creek in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 200 0.7 KM
CrossesCreek
LocationApolonia Gtngs 0.01 KM
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVieques Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14561, -65.44154
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2017)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 200 0.7 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 200 0.7 KM over 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 Off Pr 200 0.7 KM over Creek carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 200 0.7 KM over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 200 0.7 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.