US Bridges

Pr 4411 0.5 KM over Culebras River

Fair

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Km. South of Aguada · Structure no. 025891

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 4411 0.5 KM over Culebras River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 4411 0.5 KM over Culebras River in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 4411 0.5 KM
CrossesCulebras River
Location2 Km. South of Aguada
RouteCounty Highway 4411
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36613, -67.18814
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 4411 0.5 KM over Culebras River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 4411 0.5 KM over Culebras 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 4411 0.5 KM over Culebras River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 4411 0.5 KM over Culebras River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 4411 0.5 KM over Culebras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.