US Bridges

Pr 301 over Waterway

Fair

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 KM South West of Lajas · Structure no. 017941

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 301 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 301 over Waterway in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 301
CrossesWaterway
Location11 KM South West of Lajas
RouteState Highway 301
CountyCabo Rojo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00635, -67.14896
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2017)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 301 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 301 over Waterway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 301 over Waterway carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 301 over Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 301 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.