US Bridges

Pr 725 over Aibonito River

FairPosted for load

Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM North of Aibonito · Structure no. 005211

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 725 over Aibonito River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 725 over Aibonito River in Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 725
CrossesAibonito River
Location0.3 KM North of Aibonito
RouteState Highway 725
CountyAibonito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14212, -66.26788
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2017)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 725 over Aibonito River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 725 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 725 over Aibonito River carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 725 over Aibonito River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 725 over Aibonito River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.