US Bridges

Off Pr 745 3.2 KM over Emajagua River

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 200 Mts Off Pr 745 at 3.2 · Structure no. 013171

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 745 3.2 KM over Emajagua River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 745 3.2 KM over Emajagua River in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 745 3.2 KM
CrossesEmajagua River
Location200 Mts Off Pr 745 at 3.2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12478, -66.01501
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 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$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 745 3.2 KM over Emajagua River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 745 3.2 KM over Emajagua 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 745 3.2 KM over Emajagua River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 745 3.2 KM over Emajagua River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 745 3.2 KM over Emajagua River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.