US Bridges

Pr 765 over Turabo River

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 005341

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 765 over Turabo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 765 over Turabo River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 765
CrossesTurabo River
Location5 KM South of Caguas
RouteState Highway 765
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.16808, -66.04326
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.8 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$509,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 765 over Turabo River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 765 over Turabo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 765 over Turabo River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 765 over Turabo River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 765 over Turabo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.