US Bridges

Pr 748 over El Corazon Creek

Poor

Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Miles East of Guayama · Structure no. 005261

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 748 over El Corazon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 748 over El Corazon Creek in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 748
CrossesEl Corazon Creek
Location2 Miles East of Guayama
RouteState Highway 748
CountyGuayama Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98343, -66.08589
Functional classUrban Local

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2017)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 748 over El Corazon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 748 over El Corazon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 748 over El Corazon Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 748 over El Corazon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 748 over El Corazon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.