US Bridges

Pr 194 over Fajardo River

GoodPosted for load

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.8 KM North of Int Pr 3 · Structure no. 027861

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,200
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 194 over Fajardo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 194 over Fajardo River in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,956 by 2025. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPr 194
CrossesFajardo River
Location0.8 KM North of Int Pr 3
RouteState Highway 194
Coordinates18.32148, -65.65047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2005)
Projected traffic30,956 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Pr 194 over Fajardo River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 194 over Fajardo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 194 over Fajardo River carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 194 over Fajardo River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 194 over Fajardo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.