US Bridges

Pr 156 Ebd 57.4 KM over Caguitas River

Good

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Caguas · Structure no. 027351

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 156 Ebd 57.4 KM over Caguitas River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 156 Ebd 57.4 KM over Caguitas River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,900 by 2025. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPr 156 Ebd 57.4 KM
CrossesCaguitas River
Location2 KM West of Caguas
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates18.23316, -66.04701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2017)
Projected traffic31,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ebd 57.4 KM over Caguitas River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 156 Ebd 57.4 KM over Caguitas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 156 Ebd 57.4 KM over Caguitas River carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 156 Ebd 57.4 KM over Caguitas River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 156 Ebd 57.4 KM over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.