US Bridges

Pr 156 over Caguitas River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.22 Kms. Ne. of Caguas. · Structure no. 027622

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 156 over Caguitas River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 156 over Caguitas River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 12,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,950 by 2025. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 156
CrossesCaguitas River
Location1.22 Kms. Ne. of Caguas.
RouteState Highway 156
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23327, -66.04696
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,550 (2017)
Projected traffic15,950 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 156 over Caguitas River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 156 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 156 over Caguitas River carry?

About 12,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 156 over Caguitas River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 156 over Caguitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.