US Bridges

Pr 686 7.9 KM over Tortuguero Channel

Fair

Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM North East of Manati · Structure no. 008281

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 686 7.9 KM over Tortuguero Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 686 7.9 KM over Tortuguero Channel in Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 686 7.9 KM
CrossesTortuguero Channel
Location5 KM North East of Manati
RouteState Highway 686
CountyManati Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4714, -66.4452
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 686 7.9 KM over Tortuguero Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 686 7.9 KM over Tortuguero 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 686 7.9 KM over Tortuguero Channel carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 686 7.9 KM over Tortuguero Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 686 7.9 KM over Tortuguero Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.