US Bridges

Off Pr 802 KM .6 over Riachuelo Creek

Poor

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · Palmarito 9 KM SW Corozal · Structure no. 030431

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 802 KM .6 over Riachuelo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 802 KM .6 over Riachuelo Creek in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 25 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 802 KM .6
CrossesRiachuelo Creek
LocationPalmarito 9 KM SW Corozal
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26161, -66.33189
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Off Pr 802 KM .6 over Riachuelo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Off Pr 802 KM .6 over Riachuelo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 802 KM .6 over Riachuelo Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 802 KM .6 over Riachuelo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 802 KM .6 over Riachuelo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.