US Bridges

Pr 32 6.2 KM over Caguitas River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North East of Caguas · Structure no. 016171

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 32 6.2 KM over Caguitas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 32 6.2 KM over Caguitas River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 29,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,600 by 2025. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPr 32 6.2 KM
CrossesCaguitas River
Location2 KM North East of Caguas
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates18.24765, -66.02597
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,600 (2017)
Projected traffic37,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 32 6.2 KM over Caguitas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 32 6.2 KM over Caguitas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 32 6.2 KM over Caguitas River carry?

About 29,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 32 6.2 KM over Caguitas River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 32 6.2 KM over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.