US Bridges

Pr 7718 over Waterway

Good

Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM South of Aibonito · Structure no. 010941

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 7718 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 7718 over Waterway in Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesPr 7718
CrossesWaterway
Location3 KM South of Aibonito
RouteState Highway 7718
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2017)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 7718 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 7718 over Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 7718 over Waterway carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 7718 over Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Pr 7718 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.