US Bridges

Pr 358 over Hoconuco River

Good

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM N of Int PR2 & P · Structure no. E17281

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 358 over Hoconuco River is a other other carrying Pr 358 over Hoconuco River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 358
CrossesHoconuco River
Location2 KM N of Int PR2 & P
RouteState Highway 358
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11634, -67.05856
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2005)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 358 over Hoconuco River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 358 over Hoconuco 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 Pr 358 over Hoconuco River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 358 over Hoconuco River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 358 over Hoconuco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.