US Bridges

Pr 357 0.7 KM over Maricao River

Good

Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Mile North of Maricao · Structure no. 016961

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 357 0.7 KM over Maricao River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 357 0.7 KM over Maricao River in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 357 0.7 KM
CrossesMaricao River
Location1 Mile North of Maricao
RouteState Highway 357
CountyMaricao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18614, -66.98463
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 357 0.7 KM over Maricao River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 357 0.7 KM over Maricao River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 357 0.7 KM over Maricao River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 357 0.7 KM over Maricao River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 357 0.7 KM over Maricao River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.