US Bridges

Pr 386 3.0 KM over Hoyo Frio Creek

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.3 KM North of PE¥U · Structure no. 004741

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 386 3.0 KM over Hoyo Frio Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 386 3.0 KM over Hoyo Frio Creek in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 386 3.0 KM
CrossesHoyo Frio Creek
Location3.3 KM North of PE¥U
RouteState Highway 386
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08476, -66.72495
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 386 3.0 KM over Hoyo Frio Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 386 3.0 KM over Hoyo Frio Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 386 3.0 KM over Hoyo Frio Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 386 3.0 KM over Hoyo Frio Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 386 3.0 KM over Hoyo Frio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.