US Bridges

Off Pr 361 at 4.4 over Cain River

GoodPosted for load

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.2 KM North of S. German · Structure no. 026781

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 361 at 4.4 over Cain River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 361 at 4.4 over Cain River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 361 at 4.4
CrossesCain River
Location4.2 KM North of S. German
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12033, -67.019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 361 at 4.4 over Cain River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 361 at 4.4 over Cain River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 361 at 4.4 over Cain River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 361 at 4.4 over Cain River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 361 at 4.4 over Cain River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.