US Bridges

Pr 712 over Majada River

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM East of Int Pr 1 · Structure no. 018301

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,442
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 712 over Majada River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 712 over Majada River in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,442 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,442 by 2026. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 712
CrossesMajada River
Location5 KM East of Int Pr 1
RouteState Highway 712
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04272, -66.20717
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,442 (2009)
Projected traffic5,442 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$66,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 712 over Majada River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 712 over Majada 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 712 over Majada River carry?

About 3,442 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 712 over Majada River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 712 over Majada River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.