US Bridges

Pr 116 20.8 KM over Access to Pr 116R

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Ensenada · Structure no. 008551

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 116 20.8 KM over Access to Pr 116R is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 116 20.8 KM over Access to Pr 116R in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2025. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 116 20.8 KM
CrossesAccess to Pr 116R
Location1 KM North of Ensenada
RouteState Highway 116
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97343, -66.91823
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2017)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 116 20.8 KM over Access to Pr 116R built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 116 20.8 KM over Access to Pr 116R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 116 20.8 KM over Access to Pr 116R carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116 20.8 KM over Access to Pr 116R?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 116 20.8 KM over Access to Pr 116R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.