US Bridges

Pr 9901 over Camino Nuevo Creek

GoodPosted for load

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.15 KM NW of Yabucoa · Structure no. 029831

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,135
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 9901 over Camino Nuevo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 9901 over Camino Nuevo Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 9901
CrossesCamino Nuevo Creek
Location7.15 KM NW of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 9901
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03673, -65.84427
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,135 (2017)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 9901 over Camino Nuevo Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 9901 over Camino Nuevo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 9901 over Camino Nuevo Creek carry?

About 7,135 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 9901 over Camino Nuevo Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 9901 over Camino Nuevo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.