US Bridges

Pr 30 Eabd 1.75 KM over Caguitas River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North East of Caguas · Structure no. 009901

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 Eabd 1.75 KM over Caguitas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 30 Eabd 1.75 KM over Caguitas River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 78,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,100 by 2025. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 30 Eabd 1.75 KM
CrossesCaguitas River
Location3 KM North East of Caguas
RouteState Highway 30
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25106, -66.0234
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,200 (2017)
Projected traffic118,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 Eabd 1.75 KM over Caguitas River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Pr 30 Eabd 1.75 KM 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 30 Eabd 1.75 KM over Caguitas River carry?

About 78,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 Eabd 1.75 KM over Caguitas River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 Eabd 1.75 KM over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.