US Bridges

Local Road 5.1 KM over Pr 2 192.4 KM

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South West of Yauco · Structure no. 016691

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road 5.1 KM over Pr 2 192.4 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road 5.1 KM over Pr 2 192.4 KM in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2025. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Road 5.1 KM
CrossesPr 2 192.4 KM
Location6 KM South West of Yauco
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01417, -66.90472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2017)
Projected traffic40,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$710,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road 5.1 KM over Pr 2 192.4 KM built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road 5.1 KM over Pr 2 192.4 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road 5.1 KM over Pr 2 192.4 KM carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road 5.1 KM over Pr 2 192.4 KM?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road 5.1 KM over Pr 2 192.4 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.