US Bridges

Pr 341 0.60 KM over Boquilla Channel

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 Miles North of Mayaguez · Structure no. 022931

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 341 0.60 KM over Boquilla Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 341 0.60 KM over Boquilla Channel in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 341 0.60 KM
CrossesBoquilla Channel
Location5 Miles North of Mayaguez
RouteState Highway 341
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2513, -67.17655
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks4%
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

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$402,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 341 0.60 KM over Boquilla Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 341 0.60 KM over Boquilla Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 341 0.60 KM over Boquilla Channel carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 341 0.60 KM over Boquilla Channel?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 341 0.60 KM over Boquilla Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.