US Bridges

Off Pr 428 2.08 KM over Prieto River

FairPosted for load

Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 17 Kms. Se. of Maricao · Structure no. E25741

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 428 2.08 KM over Prieto River is a other other carrying Off Pr 428 2.08 KM over Prieto River in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 428 2.08 KM
CrossesPrieto River
Location17 Kms. Se. of Maricao
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15591, -66.85625
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 428 2.08 KM over Prieto River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 428 2.08 KM over Prieto River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 428 2.08 KM over Prieto River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 428 2.08 KM over Prieto River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 428 2.08 KM over Prieto River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.