US Bridges

Pr 368 1.9 KM over Cocos River

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM East Sabana Grande · Structure no. 028021

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 368 1.9 KM over Cocos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 368 1.9 KM over Cocos River in Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 368 1.9 KM
CrossesCocos River
Location3 KM East Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 368
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07163, -66.94359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 368 1.9 KM over Cocos River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 368 1.9 KM over Cocos 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 368 1.9 KM over Cocos River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 368 1.9 KM over Cocos River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 368 1.9 KM over Cocos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.