US Bridges

Pr 348 over Grande Creek

FairPosted for load

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM S E of Mayaguez · Structure no. 008081

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 348 over Grande Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 348 over Grande Creek in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPr 348
CrossesGrande Creek
Location1 KM S E of Mayaguez
RouteState Highway 348
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18428, -67.13529
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2017)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$28,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 348 over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 348 over Grande 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 348 over Grande Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 348 over Grande Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 348 over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.