US Bridges

Off Pr 750 1.1 KM over Talante Creek

Poor

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 Kms. N W of Maunabo · Structure no. 017311

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 750 1.1 KM over Talante Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 750 1.1 KM over Talante Creek in Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 750 1.1 KM
CrossesTalante Creek
Location1.5 Kms. N W of Maunabo
RouteCounty Highway 750
Coordinates18.01993, -65.90681
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 750 1.1 KM over Talante Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 750 1.1 KM over Talante 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 750 1.1 KM over Talante Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 750 1.1 KM over Talante Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 750 1.1 KM over Talante Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.