US Bridges

Pr 888 1.0 KM over Malaria Channel

PoorPosted for load

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of CATAÑO · Structure no. 003711

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 888 1.0 KM over Malaria Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 888 1.0 KM over Malaria Channel in Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 888 1.0 KM
CrossesMalaria Channel
Location1 KM North of CATAÑO
RouteState Highway 888
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44773, -66.13592
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2017)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$505,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 888 1.0 KM over Malaria Channel built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 888 1.0 KM over Malaria Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 888 1.0 KM over Malaria Channel carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 888 1.0 KM over Malaria Channel?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 888 1.0 KM over Malaria Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.