US Bridges

Off Pr 371 2.1 KM over Unknown Waterway

FairPosted for load

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.3 Kms NW of Yauco · Structure no. 023971

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 371 2.1 KM over Unknown Waterway is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 371 2.1 KM over Unknown Waterway 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 371 2.1 KM
CrossesUnknown Waterway
Location2.3 Kms NW of Yauco
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04884, -66.87126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2017)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 371 2.1 KM over Unknown Waterway built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 371 2.1 KM over Unknown Waterway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 371 2.1 KM over Unknown Waterway carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 371 2.1 KM over Unknown Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 371 2.1 KM over Unknown Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.