US Bridges

Pr 383 over Magas Creek

FairPosted for load

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM East of Guayanilla · Structure no. 010541

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 383 over Magas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 383 over Magas Creek in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 383
CrossesMagas Creek
Location2 KM East of Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 383
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01686, -66.77339
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 383 over Magas Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 383 over Magas Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 383 over Magas Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 383 over Magas Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 383 over Magas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.