US Bridges

Pr 352 3.2 KM over Ca%as River

FairPosted for load

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Miles N E of Mayaguez · Structure no. 008111

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 352 3.2 KM over Ca%as River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 352 3.2 KM over Ca%as River in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 352 3.2 KM
CrossesCa%as River
Location4 Miles N E of Mayaguez
RouteState Highway 352
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23424, -67.09106
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$559,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 352 3.2 KM over Ca%as River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 352 3.2 KM over Ca%as River 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 Pr 352 3.2 KM over Ca%as River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 352 3.2 KM over Ca%as River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 352 3.2 KM over Ca%as River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.