US Bridges

Pr 784 over CA¥ABONCITO River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM South West of Caguas · Structure no. 016291

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 784 over CA¥ABONCITO River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 784 over CA¥ABONCITO River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 784
CrossesCA¥ABONCITO River
Location7 KM South West of Caguas
RouteState Highway 784
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21134, -66.07794
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$357,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 784 over CA¥ABONCITO River built?

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

What condition is Pr 784 over CA¥ABONCITO River 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 784 over CA¥ABONCITO River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 784 over CA¥ABONCITO River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.