US Bridges

Off Pr 348 KM 17 over Quebrada Grande

GoodPosted for load

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · Camino LA Chagara · Structure no. 031171

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 348 KM 17 over Quebrada Grande is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 348 KM 17 over Quebrada Grande in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 348 KM 17
CrossesQuebrada Grande
LocationCamino LA Chagara
RouteState Lands Road 0_
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18286, -67.12503
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating6.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 348 KM 17 over Quebrada Grande built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 348 KM 17 over Quebrada Grande in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 348 KM 17 over Quebrada Grande carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Off Pr 348 KM 17 over Quebrada Grande?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 348 KM 17 over Quebrada Grande?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.