US Bridges

Pr 712 over Jajome Creek

FairPosted for load

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 Miles N E of Salinas · Structure no. 009711

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 712 over Jajome Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 712 over Jajome Creek in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 712
CrossesJajome Creek
Location8 Miles N E of Salinas
RouteState Highway 712
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04753, -66.19873
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$34,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 712 over Jajome Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 712 over Jajome 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 712 over Jajome Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 712 over Jajome Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 712 over Jajome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.