US Bridges

Pr 30 Wesbd 3.2 KM over Dirt Road

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.6 KM N E of Caguas · Structure no. 009841

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 Wesbd 3.2 KM over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 30 Wesbd 3.2 KM over Dirt Road in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 57 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,300 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 30 Wesbd 3.2 KM
CrossesDirt Road
Location2.6 KM N E of Caguas
RouteState Highway 30
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24687, -66.01055
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2017)
Projected traffic113,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 Wesbd 3.2 KM over Dirt Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Pr 30 Wesbd 3.2 KM over Dirt Road 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 30 Wesbd 3.2 KM over Dirt Road carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 Wesbd 3.2 KM over Dirt Road?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 Wesbd 3.2 KM over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.