US Bridges

Off Pr 335 3.9 KM over Yauco River

Poor

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.1 Kms. Southeast Yauco · Structure no. 024821

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 335 3.9 KM over Yauco River is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 335 3.9 KM over Yauco River in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 335 3.9 KM
CrossesYauco River
Location4.1 Kms. Southeast Yauco
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.0052, -66.84342
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2017)
Projected traffic13,400 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 335 3.9 KM over Yauco River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 335 3.9 KM over Yauco River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 335 3.9 KM over Yauco River carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 335 3.9 KM over Yauco River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 335 3.9 KM over Yauco River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.