US Bridges

Pr 784 2.4 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River

Poor

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM South West of Caguas · Structure no. 005431

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 784 2.4 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 784 2.4 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2025. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 784 2.4 KM
CrossesCA¥ABONCITO River
Location3 KM South West of Caguas
RouteState Highway 784
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21976, -66.06484
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 784 2.4 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 784 2.4 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 784 2.4 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 784 2.4 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 784 2.4 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.