US Bridges

Pr 799 over Grande De Patillas River

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.3 KM Int PR181 & Pr · Structure no. 019071

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
553 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 799 over Grande De Patillas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 799 over Grande De Patillas River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2025. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 799
CrossesGrande De Patillas River
Location1.3 KM Int PR181 & Pr
RouteState Highway 799
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.015, -66.02611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2005)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$6.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 799 over Grande De Patillas River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 799 over Grande De Patillas 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 799 over Grande De Patillas River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 799 over Grande De Patillas River?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 799 over Grande De Patillas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.