US Bridges

Pr 525 over Yahuecas River

FairPosted for load

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.2 KM W N W of Adjuntas · Structure no. 008201

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 525 over Yahuecas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 525 over Yahuecas River in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 525
CrossesYahuecas River
Location6.2 KM W N W of Adjuntas
RouteState Highway 525
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.16925, -66.78981
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$466,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 525 over Yahuecas River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 525 over Yahuecas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 525 over Yahuecas River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 525 over Yahuecas River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 525 over Yahuecas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.