US Bridges

Pr 110 over Pr 459

FairPosted for load

Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.5 KM N E of Aguadilla · Structure no. 001421

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 110 over Pr 459 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 110 over Pr 459 in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,800 by 2025. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 110
CrossesPr 459
Location8.5 KM N E of Aguadilla
RouteState Highway 110
CountyAguadilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.48252, -67.10863
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2017)
Projected traffic22,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 110 over Pr 459 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pr 110 over Pr 459 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 110 over Pr 459 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 110 over Pr 459?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 110 over Pr 459?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.