US Bridges

Pr 901 4.1 KM over Laja Creek

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM East of Yabucoa · Structure no. 007381

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 901 4.1 KM over Laja Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 901 4.1 KM over Laja Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 901 4.1 KM
CrossesLaja Creek
Location4 KM East of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 901
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03896, -65.84295
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 901 4.1 KM over Laja Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Pr 901 4.1 KM over Laja 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 901 4.1 KM over Laja Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 901 4.1 KM over Laja Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 901 4.1 KM over Laja Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.