US Bridges

Off Pr 368 12 KM over Unknown Creek

Good

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Yauco · Structure no. 026801

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 368 12 KM over Unknown Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 368 12 KM over Unknown Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 368 12 KM
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location2 KM West of Yauco
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04173, -66.87221
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2017)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 368 12 KM over Unknown Creek built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 368 12 KM over Unknown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 368 12 KM over Unknown Creek carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 368 12 KM over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 368 12 KM over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.