US Bridges

Alahambre over Rio Turabo Golf Cart

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · E Sheraton Real · Structure no. 030321

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alahambre over Rio Turabo Golf Cart is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alahambre over Rio Turabo Golf Cart in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2025. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAlahambre
CrossesRio Turabo Golf Cart
LocationE Sheraton Real
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19276, -66.05196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic750 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alahambre over Rio Turabo Golf Cart built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alahambre over Rio Turabo Golf Cart 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 Alahambre over Rio Turabo Golf Cart carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alahambre over Rio Turabo Golf Cart?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Alahambre over Rio Turabo Golf Cart?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.