US Bridges

Off Pr 372 0.2 KM over Duey River

PoorPosted for load

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 372 at 7.1 KM 0.2 · Structure no. 025731

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 372 0.2 KM over Duey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 372 0.2 KM over Duey River 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 372 0.2 KM
CrossesDuey River
LocationOff Pr 372 at 7.1 KM 0.2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.09063, -66.83944
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 372 0.2 KM over Duey River built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 372 0.2 KM over Duey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 372 0.2 KM over Duey River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 372 0.2 KM over Duey River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 372 0.2 KM over Duey River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.