US Bridges

Pr 411 over Grande De Calvache Creek

FairPosted for load

Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM South East of Rincon · Structure no. 004811

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 411 over Grande De Calvache Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 411 over Grande De Calvache Creek in Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 411
CrossesGrande De Calvache Creek
Location4 KM South East of Rincon
RouteState Highway 411
CountyRincon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3143, -67.22345
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 411 over Grande De Calvache Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 411 over Grande De Calvache 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 411 over Grande De Calvache Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 411 over Grande De Calvache Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 411 over Grande De Calvache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.