US Bridges

Pr 30 0.95 KM over Bairoa River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North of Caguas · Structure no. 009921

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 0.95 KM over Bairoa River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 30 0.95 KM over Bairoa River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 78,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,100 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 30 0.95 KM
CrossesBairoa River
Location3 KM North of Caguas
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates18.2563, -66.02938
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,200 (2017)
Projected traffic118,100 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$274,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 0.95 KM over Bairoa River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pr 30 0.95 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 30 0.95 KM over Bairoa River carry?

About 78,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 0.95 KM over Bairoa River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 0.95 KM over Bairoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.