US Bridges

Pr 5516 0.9 KM over Waterway

Poor

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.6 KM North of Adjuntas · Structure no. 022091

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5516 0.9 KM over Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5516 0.9 KM over Waterway in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5516 0.9 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location0.6 KM North of Adjuntas
RouteState Highway 5516
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17058, -66.72669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2017)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5516 0.9 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5516 0.9 KM over Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5516 0.9 KM over Waterway carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5516 0.9 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5516 0.9 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.