US Bridges

Pr 789 1.7 KM over LA Bambuas Creek

Good

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.0 Kms. S.E. of Caguas · Structure no. 029311

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 789 1.7 KM over LA Bambuas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 789 1.7 KM over LA Bambuas Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 789 1.7 KM
CrossesLA Bambuas Creek
Location6.0 Kms. S.E. of Caguas
RouteState Highway 789
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21221, -66.01734
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 789 1.7 KM over LA Bambuas Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 789 1.7 KM over LA Bambuas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 789 1.7 KM over LA Bambuas Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 789 1.7 KM over LA Bambuas Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 789 1.7 KM over LA Bambuas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.