US Bridges

Pr 765 6.1 KM over Anon Creek

Poor

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 005351

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 765 6.1 KM over Anon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 765 6.1 KM over Anon Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPr 765 6.1 KM
CrossesAnon Creek
Location9 KM South of Caguas
RouteState Highway 765
Coordinates18.15104, -66.03962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 765 6.1 KM over Anon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Pr 765 6.1 KM over Anon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 765 6.1 KM over Anon Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 765 6.1 KM over Anon Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 765 6.1 KM over Anon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.