US Bridges

Pr 920 7.8 KM over Waterway

Good

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM N W of Yabucoa · Structure no. 012011

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 920 7.8 KM over Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 920 7.8 KM over Waterway in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 920 7.8 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location5.5 KM N W of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 920
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0853, -65.90513
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$385,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 920 7.8 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 920 7.8 KM over Waterway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 920 7.8 KM over Waterway carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 920 7.8 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 920 7.8 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.