Pr 765 1.1 KM over Beatriz Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 008511
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 765 1.1 KM over Beatriz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 765 1.1 KM over Beatriz Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 765 1.1 KM over Beatriz Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 765 1.1 KM over Beatriz 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 765 1.1 KM over Beatriz Creek carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 765 1.1 KM over Beatriz Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 765 1.1 KM over Beatriz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.