US Bridges

Pr 54 0.8 KM over Guamani River

Fair

Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM N W of Guayama · Structure no. 022661

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
915 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 54 0.8 KM over Guamani River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 54 0.8 KM over Guamani River in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,100 by 2025. The structure is 915 ft (278.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 54 0.8 KM
CrossesGuamani River
Location2 KM N W of Guayama
RouteState Highway 54
CountyGuayama Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97833, -66.125
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length915 ft (278.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2017)
Projected traffic31,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 54 0.8 KM over Guamani River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 54 0.8 KM 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 54 0.8 KM over Guamani River carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 54 0.8 KM over Guamani River?

The structure is 915 ft (278.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 54 0.8 KM over Guamani River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.