US Bridges

Pr 7776 over Hondo River

FairPosted for load

Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Southwest of Comerio · Structure no. 005411

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 7776 over Hondo River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 7776 over Hondo River in Comerio 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 7776
CrossesHondo River
Location5 KM Southwest of Comerio
RouteState Highway 7776
CountyComerio Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21083, -66.24778
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$324,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 7776 over Hondo River built?

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

What condition is Pr 7776 over Hondo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 7776 over Hondo River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 7776 over Hondo River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 7776 over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.