US Bridges

Pr 7757 1.6 KM over Los Pollos Creek

Fair

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Mile East of Patillas · Structure no. 010281

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 7757 1.6 KM over Los Pollos Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 7757 1.6 KM over Los Pollos Creek in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 7757 1.6 KM
CrossesLos Pollos Creek
Location1 Mile East of Patillas
RouteState Highway 7757
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99719, -65.9838
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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$128,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 7757 1.6 KM over Los Pollos Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 7757 1.6 KM over Los Pollos 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 7757 1.6 KM over Los Pollos Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 7757 1.6 KM over Los Pollos Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 7757 1.6 KM over Los Pollos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.