US Bridges

Off Pr 7755 over Jacaboa River

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM S.E. of Patillas · Structure no. 024651

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 7755 over Jacaboa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Off Pr 7755 over Jacaboa River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 7755
CrossesJacaboa River
Location6 KM S.E. of Patillas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98861, -65.96631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2005)
Projected traffic250 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$26,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 7755 over Jacaboa River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 7755 over Jacaboa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 7755 over Jacaboa River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 7755 over Jacaboa River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 7755 over Jacaboa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.