US Bridges

Pr 402 over Hondo River

FairPosted for load

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 KM North of A¥AS · Structure no. 004781

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 402 over Hondo River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 402 over Hondo River in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 81 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 5 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPr 402
CrossesHondo River
Location0.1 KM North of A¥AS
RouteState Highway 402
Coordinates18.29758, -67.14484
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2017)
Projected traffic23,100 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$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 402 over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Pr 402 over Hondo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 402 over Hondo River carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 402 over Hondo River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 402 over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.