US Bridges

Pr 854 3.8 KM over Cocal River

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between Dorado & Toa · Structure no. 003661

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 854 3.8 KM over Cocal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 854 3.8 KM over Cocal River in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 854 3.8 KM
CrossesCocal River
LocationBetween Dorado & Toa
RouteState Highway 854
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45442, -66.25505
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 854 3.8 KM over Cocal River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 854 3.8 KM over Cocal River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 854 3.8 KM over Cocal River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 854 3.8 KM over Cocal River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 854 3.8 KM over Cocal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.