Pr 458 1.5 KM over Playuela Channel
FairPosted for loadAguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM West of Aguadilla · Structure no. 004871
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 458 1.5 KM over Playuela Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 458 1.5 KM over Playuela Channel in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 458 1.5 KM over Playuela Channel built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Pr 458 1.5 KM over Playuela Channel 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 458 1.5 KM over Playuela Channel carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 458 1.5 KM over Playuela Channel?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 458 1.5 KM over Playuela Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.