US Bridges

Pr 684 over Bocas Channel

FairPosted for load

Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.6 Mile N of Barceloneta · Structure no. 007591

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 684 over Bocas Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 684 over Bocas Channel in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 684
CrossesBocas Channel
Location1.6 Mile N of Barceloneta
RouteState Highway 684
CountyBarceloneta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.47881, -66.53718
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 684 over Bocas Channel built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 684 over Bocas 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 684 over Bocas Channel carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 684 over Bocas Channel?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 684 over Bocas Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.