US Bridges

Pr 740 0.1 KM over LA Plata River

FairPosted for load

Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1KM S.W. of Comerio · Structure no. 024671

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 740 0.1 KM over LA Plata River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 740 0.1 KM over LA Plata River in Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2025. The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 740 0.1 KM
CrossesLA Plata River
Location0.1KM S.W. of Comerio
RouteState Highway 740
CountyComerio Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21695, -66.22684
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2017)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 740 0.1 KM over LA Plata River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 740 0.1 KM over LA Plata 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 740 0.1 KM over LA Plata River carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 740 0.1 KM over LA Plata River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 740 0.1 KM over LA Plata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.