US Bridges

Pr 466 2.3 KM over Isabela Irrigation Chan.

PoorPosted for load

Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM N E of Aguadilla · Structure no. 004881

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 466 2.3 KM over Isabela Irrigation Chan. is a concrete slab carrying Pr 466 2.3 KM over Isabela Irrigation Chan. in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 466 2.3 KM
CrossesIsabela Irrigation Chan.
Location10 KM N E of Aguadilla
RouteState Highway 466
CountyAguadilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.476, -67.07256
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 466 2.3 KM over Isabela Irrigation Chan. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 466 2.3 KM over Isabela Irrigation Chan. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 466 2.3 KM over Isabela Irrigation Chan. carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 466 2.3 KM over Isabela Irrigation Chan.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 466 2.3 KM over Isabela Irrigation Chan.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.