US Bridges

Pr 418 0.6 KM over Culebrinas River

PoorClosed to traffic

Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM West of Aguadilla · Structure no. 011421

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 418 0.6 KM over Culebrinas River is a steel truss - deck carrying Pr 418 0.6 KM over Culebrinas River in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 418 0.6 KM
CrossesCulebrinas River
Location0.5 KM West of Aguadilla
RouteState Highway 418
CountyAguadilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3991, -67.15617
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2017)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 418 0.6 KM over Culebrinas River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 418 0.6 KM over Culebrinas River 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 Pr 418 0.6 KM over Culebrinas River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 418 0.6 KM over Culebrinas River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 418 0.6 KM over Culebrinas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.