US Bridges

Pr 404 over Yagruma Creek

Fair

Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM South East of Moca · Structure no. 017511

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 404 over Yagruma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 404 over Yagruma Creek in Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 404
CrossesYagruma Creek
Location4.5 KM South East of Moca
RouteState Highway 404
CountyMoca Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34182, -67.09768
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$728,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 404 over Yagruma Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 404 over Yagruma 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 404 over Yagruma Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 404 over Yagruma Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 404 over Yagruma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.