US Bridges

Pr 34 0.3 KM over Caguitas River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North West of Caguas · Structure no. 019831

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 34 0.3 KM over Caguitas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 34 0.3 KM over Caguitas River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2025. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 34 0.3 KM
CrossesCaguitas River
Location1 KM North West of Caguas
RouteState Highway 34
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23128, -66.0522
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2017)
Projected traffic11,800 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 SystemNo

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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 34 0.3 KM over Caguitas River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 34 0.3 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 34 0.3 KM over Caguitas River carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 34 0.3 KM over Caguitas River?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 34 0.3 KM over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.