US Bridges

Off Pr 393 KM 0.03 over Duey River

PoorPosted for load

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM S E of Hormigueros · Structure no. 019741

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 393 KM 0.03 over Duey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 393 KM 0.03 over Duey River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesOff Pr 393 KM 0.03
CrossesDuey River
Location7 KM S E of Hormigueros
RouteCounty Highway 393
Coordinates18.13308, -67.07172
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 393 KM 0.03 over Duey River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 393 KM 0.03 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 393 KM 0.03 over Duey River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 393 KM 0.03 over Duey River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 393 KM 0.03 over Duey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.