US Bridges

Off Pr 135 KM 15.8 over Guilarte River

Fair

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.9 KM E Int Pr 129 & · Structure no. 016711

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 135 KM 15.8 over Guilarte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 135 KM 15.8 over Guilarte River in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 135 KM 15.8
CrossesGuilarte River
Location2.9 KM E Int Pr 129 &
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19083, -66.77972
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 135 KM 15.8 over Guilarte River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 135 KM 15.8 over Guilarte 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 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 135 KM 15.8 over Guilarte River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 135 KM 15.8 over Guilarte River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 135 KM 15.8 over Guilarte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.