US Bridges

Pr 335 over Yauco River

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South of Yauco · Structure no. 010651

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 335 over Yauco River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 335 over Yauco River in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 335
CrossesYauco River
Location5 KM South of Yauco
RouteState Highway 335
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99026, -66.84029
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2017)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$565,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 335 over Yauco River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 335 over Yauco 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 335 over Yauco River carry?

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

How long is Pr 335 over Yauco River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 335 over Yauco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.