US Bridges

Pr 984 0.6 KM over Waterway

FairPosted for load

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.60 KM S Int PR940 & · Structure no. 017921

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 984 0.6 KM over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 984 0.6 KM over Waterway in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 984 0.6 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location0.60 KM S Int PR940 &
RouteState Highway 984
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34678, -65.68649
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$432,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 984 0.6 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 984 0.6 KM over Waterway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 984 0.6 KM over Waterway carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 984 0.6 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 984 0.6 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.