US Bridges

Pr 416 over Culebra River

Fair

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms. of Aguada · Structure no. 023521

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 416 over Culebra River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 416 over Culebra River in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 416
CrossesCulebra River
Location3 Kms. of Aguada
RouteState Highway 416
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36123, -67.17795
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2017)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 416 over Culebra River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 416 over Culebra 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 416 over Culebra River carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 416 over Culebra River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 416 over Culebra River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.