US Bridges

Pr 20 over Gonzalez Giusty Ave.

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South Int PR2 & · Structure no. 018011

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
552 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,817
2003 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 20 over Gonzalez Giusty Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 20 over Gonzalez Giusty Ave. in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 28,817 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,817 by 2020. The structure is 552 ft (168.4 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 20
CrossesGonzalez Giusty Ave.
Location1 KM South Int PR2 &
RouteState Highway 20
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40417, -66.10667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,817 (2003)
Projected traffic30,817 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 20 over Gonzalez Giusty Ave. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 20 over Gonzalez Giusty Ave. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 20 over Gonzalez Giusty Ave. carry?

About 28,817 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 20 over Gonzalez Giusty Ave.?

The structure is 552 ft (168.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 20 over Gonzalez Giusty Ave.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.