US Bridges

Pr 30 over Pr 1

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North of Caguas · Structure no. 009951

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 over Pr 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 30 over Pr 1 in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, 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 5 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 78,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,100 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 30
CrossesPr 1
Location3 KM North of Caguas
RouteState Highway 30
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25918, -66.03696
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,000 (2017)
Projected traffic118,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$124,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 over Pr 1 built?

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

What condition is Pr 30 over Pr 1 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 30 over Pr 1 carry?

About 78,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 over Pr 1?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 over Pr 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.