US Bridges

Off Pr 744 @ K0.9 over Irrigation Channel

Fair

Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico · 25 Mts from PR-54 KM 3.30 · Structure no. 027131

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 744 @ K0.9 over Irrigation Channel is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 744 @ K0.9 over Irrigation Channel in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2020. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 744 @ K0.9
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location25 Mts from PR-54 KM 3.30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuayama Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97346, -66.10944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 744 @ K0.9 over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 744 @ K0.9 over Irrigation Channel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 744 @ K0.9 over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 744 @ K0.9 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 744 @ K0.9 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.