US Bridges

Pr 753 5.0 KM over Niguas River

Fair

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 Kms North of Arroyo · Structure no. 025101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 753 5.0 KM over Niguas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 753 5.0 KM over Niguas River in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 753 5.0 KM
CrossesNiguas River
Location5 Kms North of Arroyo
RouteState Highway 753
CountyArroyo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01242, -66.05546
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 753 5.0 KM over Niguas River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 753 5.0 KM over Niguas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 753 5.0 KM over Niguas River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 753 5.0 KM over Niguas River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 753 5.0 KM over Niguas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.