US Bridges

Pr 417 4.2 KM over CA¥AS River

FairPosted for load

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM S E of Aguada · Structure no. 004841

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 417 4.2 KM over CA¥AS River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 417 4.2 KM over CA¥AS River in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 417 4.2 KM
CrossesCA¥AS River
Location4.5 KM S E of Aguada
RouteState Highway 417
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37024, -67.1513
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2017)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 417 4.2 KM over CA¥AS River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 417 4.2 KM over CA¥AS 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 417 4.2 KM over CA¥AS River carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 417 4.2 KM over CA¥AS River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 417 4.2 KM over CA¥AS River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.