US Bridges

Local Road over Rio Arroyata

Fair

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-172 KM 10.5 · Structure no. 030461

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Rio Arroyata is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Rio Arroyata in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesRio Arroyata
LocationPR-172 KM 10.5
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17759, -66.17582
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2017)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Rio Arroyata built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Rio Arroyata 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Rio Arroyata carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Rio Arroyata?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Rio Arroyata?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.