US Bridges

Off Pr 612 3.7 KM over Caonillas River

Poor

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.37 Km. N.W. of Utuado. · Structure no. 029631

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
172 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 612 3.7 KM over Caonillas River is a steel culvert carrying Off Pr 612 3.7 KM over Caonillas River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 612 3.7 KM
CrossesCaonillas River
Location7.37 Km. N.W. of Utuado.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30194, -66.64389
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 612 3.7 KM over Caonillas River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 612 3.7 KM over Caonillas River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 612 3.7 KM over Caonillas River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 612 3.7 KM over Caonillas River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 612 3.7 KM over Caonillas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.