US Bridges

Off Pr 330 over Duey River

Poor

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · Bo. Duey Frente Escuela · Structure no. 017141

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 330 over Duey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 330 over Duey River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 330
CrossesDuey River
LocationBo. Duey Frente Escuela
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.13631, -67.07209
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2005)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$347,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 330 over Duey River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 330 over Duey 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 November 2023.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 330 over Duey River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 330 over Duey River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.