US Bridges

PR-411 over Culebras River

Fair

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 South of Aguada · Structure no. 026771

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-411 over Culebras River is a concrete slab carrying PR-411 over Culebras River in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-411
CrossesCulebras River
Location1.2 South of Aguada
RouteState Highway 411
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37212, -67.19236
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2017)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-411 over Culebras River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-411 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 2023.

How much traffic does PR-411 over Culebras River carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-411 over Culebras River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns PR-411 over Culebras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.