US Bridges

Pr 3362 KM 2.1 over Turuno Creek

Good

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM N E of San German · Structure no. 010911

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3362 KM 2.1 over Turuno Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 3362 KM 2.1 over Turuno Creek in San German 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPr 3362 KM 2.1
CrossesTuruno Creek
Location4 KM N E of San German
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.09573, -67.00917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2017)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2025
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3362 KM 2.1 over Turuno Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 3362 KM 2.1 over Turuno Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3362 KM 2.1 over Turuno Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3362 KM 2.1 over Turuno Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Pr 3362 KM 2.1 over Turuno Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.