Pr 997 7.8 KM over LA Mina Creek
FairPosted for loadVieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.8 KM S W of Isabel II · Structure no. 017321
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 997 7.8 KM over LA Mina Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 997 7.8 KM over LA Mina Creek in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 997 7.8 KM over LA Mina Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 997 7.8 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 997 7.8 KM over LA Mina Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 997 7.8 KM over LA Mina Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 997 7.8 KM over LA Mina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.