US Bridges

Off Pr 404 4.3 KM over Los Morones Creek

FairPosted for load

Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.14 Miles S.E. of Moca · Structure no. 028811

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 404 4.3 KM over Los Morones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 404 4.3 KM over Los Morones Creek in Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 404 4.3 KM
CrossesLos Morones Creek
Location3.14 Miles S.E. of Moca
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoca Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35516, -67.08912
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic800 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 404 4.3 KM over Los Morones Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 404 4.3 KM over Los Morones 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 404 4.3 KM over Los Morones Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 404 4.3 KM over Los Morones Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 404 4.3 KM over Los Morones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.