US Bridges

Off Pr 745 4.5 KM over Emajagua River

Poor

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 100 Mts Off Pr 745 · Structure no. 013161

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 745 4.5 KM over Emajagua River is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 745 4.5 KM over Emajagua River in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 745 4.5 KM
CrossesEmajagua River
Location100 Mts Off Pr 745
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.11603, -66.0223
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$71,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 745 4.5 KM over Emajagua River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 745 4.5 KM over Emajagua 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 745 4.5 KM over Emajagua River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 745 4.5 KM over Emajagua River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 745 4.5 KM over Emajagua River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.