US Bridges

Pr 409 over Las Josefas Creek

Good

Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM N E of Maricao · Structure no. 014401

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 409 over Las Josefas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 409 over Las Josefas Creek in Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPr 409
CrossesLas Josefas Creek
Location4.5 KM N E of Maricao
RouteState Highway 409
Coordinates18.20204, -66.94869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 409 over Las Josefas Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 409 over Las Josefas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 409 over Las Josefas Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 409 over Las Josefas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 409 over Las Josefas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.