US Bridges

Pr 861 5.0 KM over Bucarabones River

Good

Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between Pr 828 and Pr 829 · Structure no. 027701

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

About this bridge

Pr 861 5.0 KM over Bucarabones River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 861 5.0 KM over Bucarabones River in Toa Alta 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,300 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 861 5.0 KM
CrossesBucarabones River
LocationBetween Pr 828 and Pr 829
RouteState Highway 861
CountyToa Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37258, -66.21277
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2017)
Projected traffic27,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 861 5.0 KM over Bucarabones River built?

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

What condition is Pr 861 5.0 KM over Bucarabones River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 861 5.0 KM over Bucarabones River carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 861 5.0 KM over Bucarabones River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 861 5.0 KM over Bucarabones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.