US Bridges

Pr 115 26.9 KM over Culebrinas River

PoorPosted for load

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM S W of Aguadilla · Structure no. 005821

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 115 26.9 KM over Culebrinas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 115 26.9 KM over Culebrinas River in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 115 26.9 KM
CrossesCulebrinas River
Location4 KM S W of Aguadilla
RouteState Highway 115
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39861, -67.16056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2017)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 115 26.9 KM over Culebrinas River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 115 26.9 KM over Culebrinas 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 115 26.9 KM over Culebrinas River carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 115 26.9 KM over Culebrinas River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 115 26.9 KM over Culebrinas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.