US Bridges

Ave Prncpl KM 16.2 over Bairoa River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · West Side of Caguas · Structure no. 014531

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Prncpl KM 16.2 over Bairoa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave Prncpl KM 16.2 over Bairoa River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAve Prncpl KM 16.2
CrossesBairoa River
LocationWest Side of Caguas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25641, -66.04328
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
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$985,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave Prncpl KM 16.2 over Bairoa River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Prncpl KM 16.2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ave Prncpl KM 16.2 over Bairoa River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave Prncpl KM 16.2 over Bairoa River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ave Prncpl KM 16.2 over Bairoa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.