US Bridges

Off Pr 784 1.25 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM at SW of Caguas · Structure no. 026451

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 784 1.25 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 784 1.25 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2025. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 784 1.25 KM
CrossesCA¥ABONCITO River
Location2 KM at SW of Caguas
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.22764, -66.06083
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 784 1.25 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 784 1.25 KM 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 784 1.25 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 784 1.25 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 784 1.25 KM over CA¥ABONCITO River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.