US Bridges

Pr 368 13.5 KM over Berrenchin Creek

FairPosted for load

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Mile West of Yauco · Structure no. 006771

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 368 13.5 KM over Berrenchin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 368 13.5 KM over Berrenchin Creek in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 368 13.5 KM
CrossesBerrenchin Creek
Location1 Mile West of Yauco
RouteState Highway 368
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03551, -66.8585
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$242,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 368 13.5 KM over Berrenchin Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 368 13.5 KM over Berrenchin Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 368 13.5 KM over Berrenchin Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 368 13.5 KM over Berrenchin Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 368 13.5 KM over Berrenchin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.