US Bridges

Pr 405 over Cerro Gordo Creek

FairPosted for load

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.7 KM Northeast AÑA · Structure no. 004791

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 405 over Cerro Gordo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 405 over Cerro Gordo Creek in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 405
CrossesCerro Gordo Creek
Location1.7 KM Northeast AÑA
RouteState Highway 405
CountyAnasco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29152, -67.09665
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 405 over Cerro Gordo Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 405 over Cerro Gordo Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 405 over Cerro Gordo Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 405 over Cerro Gordo Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 405 over Cerro Gordo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.