US Bridges

Pr 858 0.2 KM over Maracuto Creek

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM from Int PR853 & · Structure no. 010571

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 858 0.2 KM over Maracuto Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 858 0.2 KM over Maracuto Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2025. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 858 0.2 KM
CrossesMaracuto Creek
Location2 KM from Int PR853 &
RouteState Highway 858
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36759, -65.95721
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2017)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 858 0.2 KM over Maracuto Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 858 0.2 KM over Maracuto 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 858 0.2 KM over Maracuto Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 858 0.2 KM over Maracuto Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 858 0.2 KM over Maracuto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.