US Bridges

Pr 759 2.8 KM over De Los Chinos Creek

Poor

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Miles West of Maunabo · Structure no. 005301

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 759 2.8 KM over De Los Chinos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 759 2.8 KM over De Los Chinos Creek in Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 759 2.8 KM
CrossesDe Los Chinos Creek
Location2 Miles West of Maunabo
RouteState Highway 759
CountyMaunabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01029, -65.92942
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2017)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 759 2.8 KM over De Los Chinos Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 759 2.8 KM over De Los Chinos 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 759 2.8 KM over De Los Chinos Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 759 2.8 KM over De Los Chinos Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 759 2.8 KM over De Los Chinos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.