US Bridges

Pr 363 1.6 KM over Cruces River

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 Mile NE Sabana Grande · Structure no. 006521

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 363 1.6 KM over Cruces River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 363 1.6 KM over Cruces River in Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 363 1.6 KM
CrossesCruces River
Location1.5 Mile NE Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 363
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09504, -66.97911
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$122,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 363 1.6 KM over Cruces River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 363 1.6 KM over Cruces 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 363 1.6 KM over Cruces River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 363 1.6 KM over Cruces River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 363 1.6 KM over Cruces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.