US Bridges

Off Pr 372 over Rio Duey

FairPosted for load

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · KM 2.5 · Structure no. 030761

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 372 over Rio Duey is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Off Pr 372 over Rio Duey in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2025. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 372
CrossesRio Duey
LocationKM 2.5
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06417, -66.84222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic750 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 372 over Rio Duey built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 372 over Rio Duey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 372 over Rio Duey carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 372 over Rio Duey?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 372 over Rio Duey?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.