US Bridges

Pr 7759 0.3 KM over Los Barros River

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM North from Patillas · Structure no. 014211

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 7759 0.3 KM over Los Barros River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 7759 0.3 KM over Los Barros River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 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 7759 0.3 KM
CrossesLos Barros River
Location4 KM North from Patillas
RouteState Highway 7759
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03075, -66.01128
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 7759 0.3 KM over Los Barros River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 7759 0.3 KM over Los Barros 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 7759 0.3 KM over Los Barros River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 7759 0.3 KM over Los Barros River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 7759 0.3 KM over Los Barros River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.