US Bridges

Pr 777 0.5 KM over Caguitas River

Fair

Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 020531

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 777 0.5 KM over Caguitas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 777 0.5 KM over Caguitas River in Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 777 0.5 KM
CrossesCaguitas River
Location2 KM South Aguas Buenas
RouteState Highway 777
CountyAguas Buenas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24633, -66.09084
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$791,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 777 0.5 KM over Caguitas River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 777 0.5 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 Pr 777 0.5 KM over Caguitas River carry?

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

How long is Pr 777 0.5 KM over Caguitas River?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 777 0.5 KM over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.