US Bridges

Pr 308 5.8 KM over Las PI¥AS Creek

Fair

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM West of Cabo Rojo · Structure no. 016111

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 308 5.8 KM over Las PI¥AS Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 308 5.8 KM over Las PI¥AS Creek in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 308 5.8 KM
CrossesLas PI¥AS Creek
Location5 KM West of Cabo Rojo
RouteState Highway 308
CountyCabo Rojo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08819, -67.18519
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2017)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$292,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 308 5.8 KM over Las PI¥AS Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 308 5.8 KM over Las PI¥AS 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 308 5.8 KM over Las PI¥AS Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 308 5.8 KM over Las PI¥AS Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 308 5.8 KM over Las PI¥AS Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.