US Bridges

Pr 329 over Pancholo Creek

FairPosted for load

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM East of San German · Structure no. 004641

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 329 over Pancholo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 329 over Pancholo Creek in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 329
CrossesPancholo Creek
Location4 KM East of San German
RouteState Highway 329
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06711, -66.99441
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 329 over Pancholo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 329 over Pancholo 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 329 over Pancholo Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 329 over Pancholo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 329 over Pancholo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.