US Bridges

Off Pr 796 7.4 KM over Bairoa River

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Northeast of Caguas · Structure no. 019641

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 796 7.4 KM over Bairoa River is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 796 7.4 KM over Bairoa River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 796 7.4 KM
CrossesBairoa River
Location2 KM Northeast of Caguas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25603, -66.02887
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 796 7.4 KM over Bairoa River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 796 7.4 KM over Bairoa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 796 7.4 KM over Bairoa River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 796 7.4 KM over Bairoa River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 796 7.4 KM over Bairoa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.