US Bridges

Local Road over Pi%ona River

FairPosted for load

Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM S of Barranquitas · Structure no. 018601

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Pi%ona River is a steel culvert carrying Local Road over Pi%ona River in Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2020. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesPi%ona River
Location1 KM S of Barranquitas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarranquitas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18799, -66.31776
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic600 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Pi%ona River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Pi%ona 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Pi%ona River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Pi%ona River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Local Road over Pi%ona River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.