US Bridges

Pr 1 over CA¥AS River

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.35 KM S Int PR175 & · Structure no. 006611

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 over CA¥AS River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 1 over CA¥AS River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 46,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,900 by 2025. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1
CrossesCA¥AS River
Location0.35 KM S Int PR175 &
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29316, -66.04977
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,400 (2017)
Projected traffic58,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 over CA¥AS River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 over CA¥AS 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 1 over CA¥AS River carry?

About 46,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 over CA¥AS River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 over CA¥AS River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.