US Bridges

Pr 7765 0.1 KM over San Salvador Creek

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 Miles South of Caguas · Structure no. 012201

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 7765 0.1 KM over San Salvador Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 7765 0.1 KM over San Salvador Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 7765 0.1 KM
CrossesSan Salvador Creek
Location7 Miles South of Caguas
RouteState Highway 7765
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13778, -66.04167
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$411,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 7765 0.1 KM over San Salvador Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 7765 0.1 KM over San Salvador Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 7765 0.1 KM over San Salvador Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 7765 0.1 KM over San Salvador Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 7765 0.1 KM over San Salvador Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.