US Bridges

Pr 368 10.25 KM over Loco River

Good

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.86 KM W Int PR128&P · Structure no. 030261

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 368 10.25 KM over Loco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 368 10.25 KM over Loco River in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 368 10.25 KM
CrossesLoco River
Location2.86 KM W Int PR128&P
RouteState Highway 368
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03582, -66.88753
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length296 ft (90.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 368 10.25 KM over Loco River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 368 10.25 KM over Loco River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 368 10.25 KM over Loco River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 368 10.25 KM over Loco River?

The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 368 10.25 KM over Loco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.