US Bridges

PR-135 over Guilarte River

Poor

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.2KM Northeast Adjuntas · Structure no. 030361

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-135 over Guilarte River is a concrete slab carrying PR-135 over Guilarte River in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-135
CrossesGuilarte River
Location6.2KM Northeast Adjuntas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18956, -66.77436
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 PR-135 over Guilarte River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-135 over Guilarte River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does PR-135 over Guilarte River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is PR-135 over Guilarte River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns PR-135 over Guilarte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.