US Bridges

Pr 372 16.5 KM over Duey River

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 12.78 KM NE of Yauco · Structure no. 029621

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 372 16.5 KM over Duey River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 372 16.5 KM over Duey River in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 372 16.5 KM
CrossesDuey River
Location12.78 KM NE of Yauco
RouteState Highway 372
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14589, -66.83122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 372 16.5 KM over Duey River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 372 16.5 KM over Duey 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 372 16.5 KM over Duey River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 372 16.5 KM over Duey River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 372 16.5 KM over Duey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.