US Bridges

Pr 1 32.7 KM over Bairoa River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM North of Caguas · Structure no. 000081

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 32.7 KM over Bairoa River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 1 32.7 KM over Bairoa River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 33,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1 32.7 KM
CrossesBairoa River
Location2.5 KM North of Caguas
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25476, -66.03634
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,100 (2017)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$984,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 32.7 KM over Bairoa River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 32.7 KM over Bairoa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 1 32.7 KM over Bairoa River carry?

About 33,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 32.7 KM over Bairoa River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 32.7 KM over Bairoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.