US Bridges

Off Pr 997 3.20 KM over Unnamed Creek

Good

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.0 KM South Vieques · Structure no. 030041

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 997 3.20 KM over Unnamed Creek is a other other carrying Off Pr 997 3.20 KM over Unnamed Creek in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 997 3.20 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location5.0 KM South Vieques
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVieques Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11298, -65.39152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 997 3.20 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 997 3.20 KM over Unnamed 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 997 3.20 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 997 3.20 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 997 3.20 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.