US Bridges

Off Pr 759 at 6.70 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM N W of Maunabo · Structure no. 013221

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 759 at 6.70 over Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Off Pr 759 at 6.70 over Creek in Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2025. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 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 759 at 6.70
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 KM N W of Maunabo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaunabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03123, -65.95097
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2017)
Projected traffic3,700 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$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 759 at 6.70 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 759 at 6.70 over Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 759 at 6.70 over Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 759 at 6.70 over Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 759 at 6.70 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.