US Bridges

Pr 332 1.7 KM over Loco River

Good

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms North of Guanica · Structure no. 018691

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 332 1.7 KM over Loco River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 332 1.7 KM over Loco River in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 332 1.7 KM
CrossesLoco River
Location2 Kms North of Guanica
RouteState Highway 332
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99191, -66.90802
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 332 1.7 KM over Loco River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 332 1.7 KM over Loco 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 332 1.7 KM over Loco River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 332 1.7 KM over Loco River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 332 1.7 KM over Loco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.