US Bridges

Local Road over Pr 693 9.2 KM

Fair

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM West of Dorado · Structure no. 026161

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Pr 693 9.2 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Pr 693 9.2 KM in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesPr 693 9.2 KM
Location3 KM West of Dorado
Coordinates18.46535, -66.28747
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2005)
Projected traffic250 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Local Road over Pr 693 9.2 KM built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Pr 693 9.2 KM 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over Pr 693 9.2 KM carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Pr 693 9.2 KM?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Pr 693 9.2 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.