US Bridges

Pr 836 0.1 KM over Guaynabo River

FairPosted for load

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Kms. South of Guaynabo · Structure no. 007031

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 836 0.1 KM over Guaynabo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 836 0.1 KM over Guaynabo River in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2025. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 836 0.1 KM
CrossesGuaynabo River
Location4 Kms. South of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 836
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33267, -66.1026
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$296,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 836 0.1 KM over Guaynabo River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 836 0.1 KM over Guaynabo 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 836 0.1 KM over Guaynabo River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 836 0.1 KM over Guaynabo River?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 836 0.1 KM over Guaynabo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.