US Bridges

Pr 7757 over Chico River

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Mile East of Patillas · Structure no. 006861

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 7757 over Chico River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 7757 over Chico River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 7757
CrossesChico River
Location1 Mile East of Patillas
RouteState Highway 7757
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00128, -65.99476
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 7757 over Chico River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 7757 over Chico River 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 Pr 7757 over Chico River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 7757 over Chico River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 7757 over Chico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.