US Bridges

Pr 448 KM 1.12 over Salto Collazo Creek

Good

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM E San Sebastian · Structure no. 027331

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 448 KM 1.12 over Salto Collazo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 448 KM 1.12 over Salto Collazo Creek in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPr 448 KM 1.12
CrossesSalto Collazo Creek
Location6 KM E San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 4480
Coordinates18.33369, -66.94718
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 448 KM 1.12 over Salto Collazo Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 448 KM 1.12 over Salto Collazo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 448 KM 1.12 over Salto Collazo Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 448 KM 1.12 over Salto Collazo Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 448 KM 1.12 over Salto Collazo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.