US Bridges

Off Pr 330 KM 1.55 over Duey River

FairPosted for load

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 KM S E of Mayaguez · Structure no. 014171

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 330 KM 1.55 over Duey River is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 330 KM 1.55 over Duey River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 330 KM 1.55
CrossesDuey River
Location11 KM S E of Mayaguez
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12707, -67.07356
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 330 KM 1.55 over Duey River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 330 KM 1.55 over Duey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 330 KM 1.55 over Duey River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 330 KM 1.55 over Duey River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 330 KM 1.55 over Duey River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.