US Bridges

Off Pr 765 1.6 KM over Blanca Creek

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 Km. S.W. of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 026441

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 765 1.6 KM over Blanca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 765 1.6 KM over Blanca Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 765 1.6 KM
CrossesBlanca Creek
Location9 Km. S.W. of San Lorenzo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15917, -65.99139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic11,100 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$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 765 1.6 KM over Blanca Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 765 1.6 KM over Blanca Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 765 1.6 KM over Blanca Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 765 1.6 KM over Blanca Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 765 1.6 KM over Blanca Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.