US Bridges

Pr 372 over Yauco River

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Miles North of Yauco · Structure no. 016581

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 372 over Yauco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 372 over Yauco River in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 372
CrossesYauco River
Location2 Miles North of Yauco
RouteState Highway 372
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05317, -66.85295
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 372 over Yauco River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 372 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 372 over Yauco River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 372 over Yauco River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 372 over Yauco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.