US Bridges

Pr 723 3.4 KM over Aguas Largas Creek

Fair

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM West of Aibonito · Structure no. 005201

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 723 3.4 KM over Aguas Largas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 723 3.4 KM over Aguas Largas Creek in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 723 3.4 KM
CrossesAguas Largas Creek
Location5.5 KM West of Aibonito
RouteState Highway 723
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13181, -66.31916
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2017)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 723 3.4 KM over Aguas Largas Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 723 3.4 KM over Aguas Largas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 723 3.4 KM over Aguas Largas Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 723 3.4 KM over Aguas Largas Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 723 3.4 KM over Aguas Largas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.