US Bridges

Local Road over Guilarte River

FairPosted for load

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.3 KM E Int Pr 129 & · Structure no. 017861

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Guilarte River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Local Road over Guilarte River in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesGuilarte River
Location2.3 KM E Int Pr 129 &
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.19484, -66.78136
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2005)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Guilarte River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over Guilarte River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Guilarte River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Guilarte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.