US Bridges

Pr 752 over Jacanas Creek

FairPosted for load

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Miles North of Arroyo · Structure no. 006721

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 752 over Jacanas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 752 over Jacanas Creek in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 752
CrossesJacanas Creek
Location3 Miles North of Arroyo
RouteState Highway 752
CountyArroyo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0143, -66.06042
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 752 over Jacanas Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 752 over Jacanas 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 752 over Jacanas Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 752 over Jacanas Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 752 over Jacanas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.