US Bridges

Pr 375 1.6 KM over Yauco River

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 Kms North of Yauco · Structure no. 024831

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 375 1.6 KM over Yauco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 375 1.6 KM over Yauco River in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 375 1.6 KM
CrossesYauco River
Location3.5 Kms North of Yauco
RouteState Highway 375
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0491, -66.84157
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 375 1.6 KM over Yauco River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 375 1.6 KM 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 375 1.6 KM over Yauco River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 375 1.6 KM over Yauco River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 375 1.6 KM over Yauco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.