US Bridges

Off Pr 759 at K2.4 over Tumbao Creek

Fair

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Northwest of Maunabo · Structure no. 015201

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 759 at K2.4 over Tumbao Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 759 at K2.4 over Tumbao Creek in Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 759 at K2.4
CrossesTumbao Creek
Location2 KM Northwest of Maunabo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.01807, -65.92464
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 759 at K2.4 over Tumbao Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 759 at K2.4 over Tumbao 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 759 at K2.4 over Tumbao Creek carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 759 at K2.4 over Tumbao Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 759 at K2.4 over Tumbao Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.