US Bridges

Pr 174 16.9 KM over Bayamon River

FairPosted for load

Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM N W of Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 006971

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 174 16.9 KM over Bayamon River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 174 16.9 KM over Bayamon River in Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 174 16.9 KM
CrossesBayamon River
Location5 KM N W of Aguas Buenas
RouteState Highway 174
CountyAguas Buenas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27786, -66.13856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2017)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 174 16.9 KM over Bayamon River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 174 16.9 KM over Bayamon River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 174 16.9 KM over Bayamon River carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 174 16.9 KM over Bayamon River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 174 16.9 KM over Bayamon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.