US Bridges

Pr 115 17.5 KM over Grande River

FairPosted for load

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM North of Rincon · Structure no. 000621

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 115 17.5 KM over Grande River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 115 17.5 KM over Grande River in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 110 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 115 17.5 KM
CrossesGrande River
Location3.5 KM North of Rincon
RouteState Highway 115
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36641, -67.23203
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2017)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 115 17.5 KM over Grande River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Pr 115 17.5 KM over Grande 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 115 17.5 KM over Grande River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 115 17.5 KM over Grande River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 115 17.5 KM over Grande River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.