US Bridges

Bairoa Av 0.2 KM over Bairoa River

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Bairoa Housing Dev Caguas · Structure no. 013121

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bairoa Av 0.2 KM over Bairoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bairoa Av 0.2 KM over Bairoa River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,300 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBairoa Av 0.2 KM
CrossesBairoa River
LocationBairoa Housing Dev Caguas
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.25694, -66.03778
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2017)
Projected traffic21,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$114,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bairoa Av 0.2 KM over Bairoa River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bairoa Av 0.2 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bairoa Av 0.2 KM over Bairoa River carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bairoa Av 0.2 KM over Bairoa River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Bairoa Av 0.2 KM over Bairoa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.