US Bridges

Pr 717 over Cuyon River

Fair

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 Miles East of Coamo · Structure no. 010621

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 717 over Cuyon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 717 over Cuyon River in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 717
CrossesCuyon River
Location6 Miles East of Coamo
RouteState Highway 717
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08697, -66.27095
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$593,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 717 over Cuyon River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 717 over Cuyon River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 717 over Cuyon River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 717 over Cuyon River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 717 over Cuyon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.