US Bridges

Pr 156 55.2 KM over Caguitas River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM East of Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 025511

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 156 55.2 KM over Caguitas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 156 55.2 KM over Caguitas River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2025. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 156 55.2 KM
CrossesCaguitas River
Location6 KM East of Aguas Buenas
RouteState Highway 156
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24264, -66.06418
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2017)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 156 55.2 KM over Caguitas River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 156 55.2 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 156 55.2 KM over Caguitas River carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 156 55.2 KM over Caguitas River?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 156 55.2 KM over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.