US Bridges

PR-115 21.0 KM over Guayabo River

Fair

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.41 Kms. Nw. of Aguada · Structure no. 027431

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-115 21.0 KM over Guayabo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-115 21.0 KM over Guayabo River in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2025. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-115 21.0 KM
CrossesGuayabo River
Location2.41 Kms. Nw. of Aguada
RouteState Highway 115
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38248, -67.20959
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2017)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-115 21.0 KM over Guayabo River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-115 21.0 KM over Guayabo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does PR-115 21.0 KM over Guayabo River carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-115 21.0 KM over Guayabo River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns PR-115 21.0 KM over Guayabo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.