US Bridges

Pr 753 over Irrigation Channel

FairPosted for load

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · South of Int Pr 753 & · Structure no. 005271

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 753 over Irrigation Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 753 over Irrigation Channel in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 77 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 753
CrossesIrrigation Channel
LocationSouth of Int Pr 753 &
RouteState Highway 753
CountyArroyo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98983, -66.05403
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2017)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$344,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 753 over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pr 753 over Irrigation Channel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 753 over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 753 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 753 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.