US Bridges

Off Pr 757 KM 3.05 over De Apeadero River

Poor

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM East of Patillas · Structure no. 013241

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 757 KM 3.05 over De Apeadero River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 757 KM 3.05 over De Apeadero River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 757 KM 3.05
CrossesDe Apeadero River
Location3 KM East of Patillas
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates18.00988, -65.98684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 757 KM 3.05 over De Apeadero River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 757 KM 3.05 over De Apeadero River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 757 KM 3.05 over De Apeadero River carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 757 KM 3.05 over De Apeadero River?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 757 KM 3.05 over De Apeadero River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.