US Bridges

Off Pr 788 3.7 KM over Unknown Creek

Poor

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM at W of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 026271

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 788 3.7 KM over Unknown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 788 3.7 KM over Unknown Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 788 3.7 KM
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location6 KM at W of San Lorenzo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.17522, -65.99975
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic4,800 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$178,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 788 3.7 KM over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 788 3.7 KM over Unknown 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 788 3.7 KM over Unknown Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 788 3.7 KM over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 788 3.7 KM over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.