US Bridges

Pr 348 17.2 KM over Nueve Pasos River

PoorPosted for load

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM N W of San German · Structure no. 008091

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 348 17.2 KM over Nueve Pasos River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 348 17.2 KM over Nueve Pasos River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 348 17.2 KM
CrossesNueve Pasos River
Location5 KM N W of San German
RouteState Highway 348
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14528, -67.03194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 348 17.2 KM over Nueve Pasos River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 348 17.2 KM over Nueve Pasos River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 348 17.2 KM over Nueve Pasos River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 348 17.2 KM over Nueve Pasos River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 348 17.2 KM over Nueve Pasos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.