US Bridges

Off Pr 755 over Irrigation Channel

FairPosted for load

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · @ 3.65 KM NE Arroyo · Structure no. 027981

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 755 over Irrigation Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Off Pr 755 over Irrigation Channel in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 755
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location@ 3.65 KM NE Arroyo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArroyo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.9925, -66.04892
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 755 over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 755 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 755 over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 755 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 755 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.