US Bridges

Pr 30 0.8 KM over Pr 796 7.4 KM

PoorPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.9 KM North of Caguas · Structure no. 009941

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 0.8 KM over Pr 796 7.4 KM is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 30 0.8 KM over Pr 796 7.4 KM 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,100 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 30 0.8 KM
CrossesPr 796 7.4 KM
Location2.9 KM North of Caguas
RouteState Highway 30
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2567, -66.03014
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,200 (2017)
Projected traffic118,100 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$827,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 0.8 KM over Pr 796 7.4 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 30 0.8 KM over Pr 796 7.4 KM in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 30 0.8 KM over Pr 796 7.4 KM carry?

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

How long is Pr 30 0.8 KM over Pr 796 7.4 KM?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 0.8 KM over Pr 796 7.4 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.