US Bridges

Pr 761 0.1 KM over Naranjito Creek

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · At South of Caguas · Structure no. 019731

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 761 0.1 KM over Naranjito Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 761 0.1 KM over Naranjito Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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 761 0.1 KM
CrossesNaranjito Creek
LocationAt South of Caguas
RouteState Highway 761
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17821, -66.04105
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,900 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 761 0.1 KM over Naranjito Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 761 0.1 KM over Naranjito 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 761 0.1 KM over Naranjito Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 761 0.1 KM over Naranjito Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 761 0.1 KM over Naranjito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.