US Bridges

Pr 757 4 KM over Del Apeadero River

PoorPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM N E of Patillas · Structure no. 013251

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 757 4 KM over Del Apeadero River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 757 4 KM over Del Apeadero River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 757 4 KM
CrossesDel Apeadero River
Location5 KM N E of Patillas
RouteState Highway 757
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01627, -65.9855
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.2 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 757 4 KM over Del Apeadero River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 757 4 KM over Del 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 757 4 KM over Del Apeadero River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 757 4 KM over Del Apeadero River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Pr 757 4 KM over Del Apeadero River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.