US Bridges

Off Pr 2 KM 137.2 over Rio CAÑAS

PoorPosted for load

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · KM 0.3 · Structure no. 030541

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 2 KM 137.2 over Rio CAÑAS is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 2 KM 137.2 over Rio CAÑAS in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 4 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 35,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,200 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOff Pr 2 KM 137.2
CrossesRio CAÑAS
LocationKM 0.3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.34383, -67.15598
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,200 (2017)
Projected traffic54,200 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Off Pr 2 KM 137.2 over Rio CAÑAS built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 2 KM 137.2 over Rio CAÑAS 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 2 KM 137.2 over Rio CAÑAS carry?

About 35,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 2 KM 137.2 over Rio CAÑAS?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 2 KM 137.2 over Rio CAÑAS?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.