US Bridges

Off Pr 753 4.1 KM over Majagual Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North of Arroyo · Structure no. 013261

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 753 4.1 KM over Majagual Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 753 4.1 KM over Majagual Creek in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 753 4.1 KM
CrossesMajagual Creek
Location3 KM North of Arroyo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArroyo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00581, -66.05851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 753 4.1 KM over Majagual Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Off Pr 753 4.1 KM over Majagual Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 753 4.1 KM over Majagual Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 753 4.1 KM over Majagual Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 753 4.1 KM over Majagual Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.