Pr 765 2.8 KM over Turabo River
PoorCaguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 013531
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 353 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 765 2.8 KM over Turabo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 765 2.8 KM over Turabo River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2025. The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 2.8 KM over Turabo River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 765 2.8 KM over Turabo 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 765 2.8 KM over Turabo River carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 765 2.8 KM over Turabo River?
The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 765 2.8 KM over Turabo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.