US Bridges

Off Pr 757 @ K3.8 over De Apeadero River

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.0 KM N.E. of Patillas · Structure no. 025601

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 757 @ K3.8 over De Apeadero River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 757 @ K3.8 over De Apeadero River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 757 @ K3.8
CrossesDe Apeadero River
Location4.0 KM N.E. of Patillas
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0152, -65.98541
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2005)
Projected traffic1,300 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$148,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 757 @ K3.8 over De Apeadero River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 757 @ K3.8 over De Apeadero 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 757 @ K3.8 over De Apeadero River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 757 @ K3.8 over De Apeadero River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 757 @ K3.8 over De Apeadero River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.