US Bridges

Pr 676 over Depression

Fair

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM Int PR160 & Pr · Structure no. 005131

Built
1886
139 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 676 over Depression is a masonry culvert carrying Pr 676 over Depression in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1886, so it is 139 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,108 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 676
CrossesDepression
Location0.5 KM Int PR160 & Pr
RouteState Highway 676
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44417, -66.37222
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2017)
Projected traffic4,108 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 676 over Depression built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 676 over Depression 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 676 over Depression carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 676 over Depression?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 676 over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.