US Bridges

PR-765 over Rio Turabo

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.9KM PR-765 · Structure no. 030901

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-765 over Rio Turabo is a concrete slab carrying PR-765 over Rio Turabo in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-765
CrossesRio Turabo
Location3.9KM PR-765
RouteCity Street 765
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.16772, -66.0435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-765 over Rio Turabo built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-765 over Rio Turabo 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does PR-765 over Rio Turabo carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-765 over Rio Turabo?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns PR-765 over Rio Turabo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.