US Bridges

Pr 798 over CA¥AS River

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.5 KM N W of Caguas · Structure no. 000061

Built
1856
169 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 798 over CA¥AS River is a masonry culvert carrying Pr 798 over CA¥AS River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1856, so it is 169 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 798
CrossesCA¥AS River
Location7.5 KM N W of Caguas
RouteState Highway 798
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29533, -66.05716
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating1.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 798 over CA¥AS River built?

It was built in 1856, making it 169 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 798 over CA¥AS River 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 798 over CA¥AS River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 798 over CA¥AS River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 798 over CA¥AS River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.