US Bridges

Pr 375 9.84 KM over Grande Creek

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 Kms of Northeast Yauco · Structure no. 027251

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 375 9.84 KM over Grande Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 375 9.84 KM over Grande Creek in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 375 9.84 KM
CrossesGrande Creek
Location7 Kms of Northeast Yauco
RouteState Highway 375
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08414, -66.81113
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 375 9.84 KM over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 375 9.84 KM over Grande 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 375 9.84 KM over Grande Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 375 9.84 KM over Grande Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 375 9.84 KM over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.