US Bridges

Off Pr 777 0.7 KM over Caguitas River

Fair

Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 17 Meter Off Pr 777 · Structure no. 019661

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 777 0.7 KM over Caguitas River is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 777 0.7 KM over Caguitas River in Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 777 0.7 KM
CrossesCaguitas River
Location17 Meter Off Pr 777
CountyAguas Buenas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24551, -66.09258
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 777 0.7 KM over Caguitas River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 777 0.7 KM over Caguitas River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 777 0.7 KM over Caguitas River carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 777 0.7 KM over Caguitas River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 777 0.7 KM over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.