US Bridges

Pr 971 over Fajardo River

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM West of Ceiba · Structure no. 008131

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 971 over Fajardo River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 971 over Fajardo River in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2025. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 971
CrossesFajardo River
Location10 KM West of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 971
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26832, -65.71827
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$702,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 971 over Fajardo River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 971 over Fajardo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 971 over Fajardo River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 971 over Fajardo River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 971 over Fajardo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.