US Bridges

Local Road over Guamani River

FairPosted for load

Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico · Side Off Pr 179 at KM 2.8 · Structure no. 013281

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Guamani River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Guamani River in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2020. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesGuamani River
LocationSide Off Pr 179 at KM 2.8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.02167, -66.11278
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.
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic250 by 2020
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$336,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Guamani River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Guamani River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Guamani River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Guamani River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Guamani River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.