US Bridges

Pr 901 6.3 KM over Juan Martin Creek

Poor

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Southeast of Yabucoa · Structure no. 009001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 901 6.3 KM over Juan Martin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 901 6.3 KM over Juan Martin Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPr 901 6.3 KM
CrossesJuan Martin Creek
Location5 KM Southeast of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 901
Coordinates18.02811, -65.83276
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$34,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 901 6.3 KM over Juan Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 901 6.3 KM over Juan Martin 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 Pr 901 6.3 KM over Juan Martin Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 901 6.3 KM over Juan Martin Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 901 6.3 KM over Juan Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.