US Bridges

Pr 326 3.5 KM over Loco River

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM SW of Yauco · Structure no. 025911

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 326 3.5 KM over Loco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 326 3.5 KM over Loco River in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2025. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 326 3.5 KM
CrossesLoco River
Location3 KM SW of Yauco
RouteState Highway 1116
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01278, -66.87541
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2017)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 326 3.5 KM over Loco River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 326 3.5 KM over Loco 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 326 3.5 KM over Loco River carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 326 3.5 KM over Loco River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 326 3.5 KM over Loco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.