US Bridges

Pr 722 7.2 KM over Aibonito River

FairPosted for load

Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Mile East of Aibonito · Structure no. 005191

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 722 7.2 KM over Aibonito River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 722 7.2 KM over Aibonito River in Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 82 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 722 7.2 KM
CrossesAibonito River
Location1 Mile East of Aibonito
RouteState Highway 722
CountyAibonito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13778, -66.25614
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2017)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 722 7.2 KM over Aibonito River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Pr 722 7.2 KM over Aibonito 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 722 7.2 KM over Aibonito River carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 722 7.2 KM over Aibonito River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 722 7.2 KM over Aibonito River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.