US Bridges

Off Pr 115 over Guama Creek

FairPosted for load

Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Kms. S.W. of Aguadilla · Structure no. 011431

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 115 over Guama Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 115 over Guama Creek in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 115
CrossesGuama Creek
Location4 Kms. S.W. of Aguadilla
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAguadilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39425, -67.16062
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2005)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 115 over Guama Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 115 over Guama Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 115 over Guama Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 115 over Guama Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 115 over Guama Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.