US Bridges

Pr 7793 0.05 KM over Don Baro Creek

Poor

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM N W of Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 016391

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 7793 0.05 KM over Don Baro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 7793 0.05 KM over Don Baro Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPr 7793 0.05 KM
CrossesDon Baro Creek
Location4 KM N W of Aguas Buenas
RouteState Highway 7793
Coordinates18.30597, -66.10324
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2025
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 7793 0.05 KM over Don Baro Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 7793 0.05 KM over Don Baro 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 7793 0.05 KM over Don Baro Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 7793 0.05 KM over Don Baro Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 7793 0.05 KM over Don Baro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.