6th Street KM 10.1 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadYabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · Urb. Santa Elena · Structure no. 021781
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street KM 10.1 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Street KM 10.1 over Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street KM 10.1 over Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street KM 10.1 over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does 6th Street KM 10.1 over Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street KM 10.1 over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street KM 10.1 over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.