US Bridges

Pr 7755 KM 0.2 over Jacaboa River

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Miles S E of Patillas · Structure no. 010201

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 7755 KM 0.2 over Jacaboa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 7755 KM 0.2 over Jacaboa River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 7755 KM 0.2
CrossesJacaboa River
Location4 Miles S E of Patillas
RouteState Highway 7755
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98819, -65.9672
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 7755 KM 0.2 over Jacaboa River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 7755 KM 0.2 over Jacaboa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 7755 KM 0.2 over Jacaboa River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 7755 KM 0.2 over Jacaboa River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 7755 KM 0.2 over Jacaboa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.