US Bridges

Off Pr 348 12.6 KM over Nueve Pasos River

FairPosted for load

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 348 at KM 12.6 · Structure no. 018371

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 348 12.6 KM over Nueve Pasos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 348 12.6 KM over Nueve Pasos River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 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 348 12.6 KM
CrossesNueve Pasos River
LocationOff Pr 348 at KM 12.6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14866, -67.06213
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 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$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 348 12.6 KM over Nueve Pasos River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 348 12.6 KM over Nueve Pasos 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 348 12.6 KM over Nueve Pasos River carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 348 12.6 KM over Nueve Pasos River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 348 12.6 KM over Nueve Pasos River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.