US Bridges

Pr 430 over Anasco River

FairPosted for load

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South East of Anasco · Structure no. 025211

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
1,992 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 430 over Anasco River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 430 over Anasco River in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2025. The structure is 1,992 ft (607.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 430
CrossesAnasco River
Location2 KM South East of Anasco
RouteState Highway 430
CountyAnasco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27282, -67.12691
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,992 ft (607.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2017)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$771,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 430 over Anasco River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 430 over Anasco 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 430 over Anasco River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 430 over Anasco River?

The structure is 1,992 ft (607.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 430 over Anasco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.