US Bridges

Off Pr 780 @ K 1.0 over DOÑA Elena Creek

Good

Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.4 KM @ N Comerio Town · Structure no. 030271

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 780 @ K 1.0 over DOÑA Elena Creek is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 780 @ K 1.0 over DOÑA Elena Creek in Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 780 @ K 1.0
CrossesDOÑA Elena Creek
Location3.4 KM @ N Comerio Town
RouteCity Street 0
CountyComerio Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24699, -66.21472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Off Pr 780 @ K 1.0 over DOÑA Elena Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 780 @ K 1.0 over DOÑA Elena Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 780 @ K 1.0 over DOÑA Elena Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 780 @ K 1.0 over DOÑA Elena Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 780 @ K 1.0 over DOÑA Elena Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.