US Bridges

Pr 404 over Culebrinas River

Good

Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM South East of Moca · Structure no. E06791

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 404 over Culebrinas River is a other other carrying Pr 404 over Culebrinas River in Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 404
CrossesCulebrinas River
Location3.5 KM South East of Moca
RouteState Highway 404
CountyMoca Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35987, -67.09207
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2005)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 404 over Culebrinas River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 404 over Culebrinas River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 404 over Culebrinas River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 404 over Culebrinas River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 404 over Culebrinas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.