US Bridges

Pr 1 over Caguitas River

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Caguas · Structure no. 006621

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,745
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 over Caguitas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 1 over Caguitas 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 6 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 28,745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,750 by 2025. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1
CrossesCaguitas River
Location1 KM North of Caguas
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24036, -66.03535
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,745 (2007)
Projected traffic40,750 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 over Caguitas River built?

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

What condition is Pr 1 over Caguitas 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 1 over Caguitas River carry?

About 28,745 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 over Caguitas River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.