US Bridges

Off Pr 371 KM 0.4 over Unknown Waterway

FairPosted for load

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.4 Kms. Nw. of Yauco · Structure no. 023981

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 371 KM 0.4 over Unknown Waterway is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 371 KM 0.4 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 371 KM 0.4
CrossesUnknown Waterway
Location2.4 Kms. Nw. of Yauco
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04877, -66.87149
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic150 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 371 KM 0.4 over Unknown Waterway built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 371 KM 0.4 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 371 KM 0.4 over Unknown Waterway carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 371 KM 0.4 over Unknown Waterway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 371 KM 0.4 over Unknown Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.