US Bridges

Off Pr 745 2.3 KM over Emajagua River

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 100 Mts Off Pr 745 · Structure no. 013801

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 745 2.3 KM over Emajagua River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Off Pr 745 2.3 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 745 2.3 KM
CrossesEmajagua River
Location100 Mts Off Pr 745
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.12755, -66.00834
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$382,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 745 2.3 KM over Emajagua River built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 745 2.3 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 745 2.3 KM over Emajagua River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 745 2.3 KM over Emajagua River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 745 2.3 KM over Emajagua River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.