US Bridges

Off Pr 765 2.7 KM over Blanca Creek

Poor

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM at SW of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 025531

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 765 2.7 KM over Blanca Creek is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 765 2.7 KM over Blanca Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 765 2.7 KM
CrossesBlanca Creek
Location5 KM at SW of San Lorenzo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15873, -66.00389
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 765 2.7 KM over Blanca Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 765 2.7 KM over Blanca Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Off Pr 765 2.7 KM over Blanca Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 765 2.7 KM over Blanca Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 765 2.7 KM over Blanca Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.