US Bridges

Off Pr 368 12.3 KM over Unknown Creek

PoorPosted for load

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM West of Yauco · Structure no. 024801

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 368 12.3 KM over Unknown Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Off Pr 368 12.3 KM over Unknown Creek in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 368 12.3 KM
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location1 KM West of Yauco
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03978, -66.87259
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2017)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 368 12.3 KM over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 368 12.3 KM over Unknown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 368 12.3 KM over Unknown Creek carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 368 12.3 KM over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 368 12.3 KM over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.