US Bridges

PR-7721 over Waterway

Fair

Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.66 Km. East of Aibonito · Structure no. 029991

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-7721 over Waterway is a steel truss - thru carrying PR-7721 over Waterway in Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-7721
CrossesWaterway
Location0.66 Km. East of Aibonito
RouteCity Street 7721
CountyAibonito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14088, -66.25989
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-7721 over Waterway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-7721 over Waterway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does PR-7721 over Waterway carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-7721 over Waterway?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns PR-7721 over Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.