US Bridges

Pr 834 0.02 KM over Guaynabo River

Poor

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.9 KM S E of Guaynabo · Structure no. 005531

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 834 0.02 KM over Guaynabo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 834 0.02 KM over Guaynabo River in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPr 834 0.02 KM
CrossesGuaynabo River
Location4.9 KM S E of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 8834
Coordinates18.31715, -66.09484
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2017)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$509,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 834 0.02 KM over Guaynabo River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 834 0.02 KM over Guaynabo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 834 0.02 KM over Guaynabo River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 834 0.02 KM over Guaynabo River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 834 0.02 KM over Guaynabo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.