US Bridges

Pr 905 3.3 KM over Creek

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM North of Yabucoa · Structure no. 010171

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 905 3.3 KM over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 905 3.3 KM over Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 905 3.3 KM
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 KM North of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 905
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09977, -65.87862
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 905 3.3 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 905 3.3 KM over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 905 3.3 KM over Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 905 3.3 KM over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 905 3.3 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.